RE: What do Atheists believe the Bible as?
July 20, 2011 at 7:47 pm
(This post was last modified: July 20, 2011 at 7:48 pm by Oldandeasilyconfused.)
Why do I need some standard for an absolute moral authority regarding slavery
First:I do not support slavery in principle. However, I'm also a moral relativists,and avoid moral absolutes. Science does not deal in absolutes,nor in my opinion can morality. If you are claiming a moral absolute,it seems to me you have the burden of proof to support your claim.
From what I can understand,your argument seem to be something like "slavery is nasty,and cruel,and I can't imagine any condition(s) under which it would be acceptable" That seems like an absolute position to me, and one which is built on a logical fallacy;" argument from incredulity."
Further,ad hominem attacks are a form of argument from ignorance,and do not support a position.
I hate slavery too,however. I also dislike absolute positions, especially when based on sloppy thinking.
I have nothing further to say on this topic. I guess we will need to agree to differ.
PS what a bunch of illiterate bronze age goat herders have to say on the topic is irrelevant to me.
First:I do not support slavery in principle. However, I'm also a moral relativists,and avoid moral absolutes. Science does not deal in absolutes,nor in my opinion can morality. If you are claiming a moral absolute,it seems to me you have the burden of proof to support your claim.
From what I can understand,your argument seem to be something like "slavery is nasty,and cruel,and I can't imagine any condition(s) under which it would be acceptable" That seems like an absolute position to me, and one which is built on a logical fallacy;" argument from incredulity."
Further,ad hominem attacks are a form of argument from ignorance,and do not support a position.
I hate slavery too,however. I also dislike absolute positions, especially when based on sloppy thinking.
I have nothing further to say on this topic. I guess we will need to agree to differ.
PS what a bunch of illiterate bronze age goat herders have to say on the topic is irrelevant to me.
