(November 29, 2012 at 1:41 pm)phi5100 Wrote: 1. Does the universe have a beginning that requires a cause? If so, what was this cause?
No
Quote:2. In what terms do you define the value of human life? Is the life of a human child more or less valuable, for example, than that of an endangered species of primate?
No. I dont define the value of human life. My sociaty does, which is a democratic pluralistic sociaty - I therefor stick to and defend this set of values.
Quote:3. Does your worldview ground free will - which is required for consciousness, rationality, moral judgments, moral choices, and moral responsibility?
No
Quote:4. What are the grounds for (1) moral values and (2) moral duties?
see question 2
Quote:5. Is it rational for you to risk your life to save a stranger?
depends on the circumstances
Quote:6. Which religion, if any, were you raised in? What were the factors that led to your leaving that religion?
Catholic mother and anglican father.
Left because of the devides I observed and the disgracefull behavior of some religious.
