Do atheists even need an objective moral system?

[genkaus]

No, what should be the goal of the system of morality is subjective. But once the goals are defined, the rest of the system is in principle capable of being objective in its pursuit.

Unless those goals are determined by the nature of morality or of the being practicing it - then it'd be objective.

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@Genkaus:

I just want to compliment you on the quality of your analysis and the clarity of your exposition. You've done a really good job of summing up many of the major issues in the last few pages, imho. Though we come to radically different conclusions, I think your perception of the question and your assessments of it share many points in common with mine. Good work.

Thanks. Coming from someone with your capacity for detailed analysis, that's high praise indeed.