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Meaningfulness v meaninglessness; theism vs atheism;
RE: Meaningfulness v meaninglessness; theism vs atheism;
(January 24, 2011 at 11:07 pm)dqualk Wrote: I believe in a natural morality as well, but I also believe that they are based on objective principles. That is I believe that in some situations what is right and wrong is at least in part subjective. So what is right for one is not necessarily what is right for another in every situation, but this is the case in some situations. I am an ethical naturalist.

Wikipedia Wrote:Ethical naturalism...suggests that inquiry into the natural world can increase our moral knowledge in just the same way it increases our scientific knowledge. Indeed, proponents of ethical naturalism have argued that humanity needs to invest in their science of morality.

Interesting. I'm fascinated by the origins of morality too. But don't you believe that morality comes from God? If moral values, principles, and behaviours can evolve and exist naturally, and be explained scientifically, then where is the need for God?

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RE: Meaningfulness v meaninglessness; theism vs atheism; - by OnlyNatural - January 25, 2011 at 12:11 am

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