Hi Zvi. I did not mean to be discouraging about this project. Anything that chips away at the deists assumed authority is a good idea.
When you talk about " our own "bible" - an ethical code written by collaborating humans " it does seem to me that atheists I know instinctively look with suspicion on anything that hints at a "code" or "rules of behaviour" since that is the stock in trade of religions.
I do take your point about it not being imposed though, and my contribution is to suggest that the core of any kind of atheist bible or code should be the "golden rule" - one should treat others as one would like others to treat oneself. (or " Love your neighbour as you love yourself " as the bible would have it ).
Regards
Grimesy
When you talk about " our own "bible" - an ethical code written by collaborating humans " it does seem to me that atheists I know instinctively look with suspicion on anything that hints at a "code" or "rules of behaviour" since that is the stock in trade of religions.
I do take your point about it not being imposed though, and my contribution is to suggest that the core of any kind of atheist bible or code should be the "golden rule" - one should treat others as one would like others to treat oneself. (or " Love your neighbour as you love yourself " as the bible would have it ).
Regards
Grimesy
