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what are we supposed to say again when christians ask us where we get our morality?
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what are we supposed to say again when christians ask us where we get our mor...
(May 18, 2014 at 11:42 pm)ChadWooters Wrote:
(May 18, 2014 at 8:56 pm)Brian37 Wrote: Our morality is in our evolution. "Atheist" is a position, not a moral code. Labels do not automatically make an individual bad or good. Our species has always had the capability of cruelty and compassion. Where do we get our morality? Evolution.
So I"ll ask the question again...Are some behavioral dispositions and actions moral because they evolved or did they evolve because they are moral?

You already know the answer that will be given, and are hoping for the answer you want to hear.

Grow up, Chad. Just because one book is easier to read than a bunch of them doesn't mean that book is all you need.

Actions and behavioral decisions are selected for and become part of a moral code insofar they help the survival of the species.

We understand you have a need for a celestial parent figure directing your morality. Humanity on the whole does not. There are exceptions, and sometimes those exceptions are able to ride to power because of your need for a parental figure to be directed by and subservient to.

This "morality from authority" penchant of yours causes more harm than good.
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Messages In This Thread
What I say is - by Zidneya - May 12, 2014 at 9:45 pm
Reply to Statler Waldorf - by CharnelRC - May 14, 2014 at 5:30 am
RE: what are we supposed... - by Statler Waldorf - May 16, 2014 at 6:12 pm
what are we supposed to say again when christians ask us where we get our mor... - by Rampant.A.I. - May 19, 2014 at 12:00 am
RE: what are we supposed - by Statler Waldorf - June 3, 2014 at 7:31 pm
RE: what are we supposed to say - by Statler Waldorf - June 4, 2014 at 7:22 pm
RE: what are we supposed to say - by Statler Waldorf - June 6, 2014 at 4:59 pm
RE: what are we supposed to - by Statler Waldorf - June 6, 2014 at 6:36 pm
RE: what are we supposed to - by Statler Waldorf - June 9, 2014 at 7:36 pm
RE: what are we supposed to say again - by Zack - June 11, 2014 at 3:46 pm
RE: what are we supposed to - by Statler Waldorf - June 16, 2014 at 7:13 pm
RE: what are we supposed to say - by CindysRain - June 20, 2014 at 6:23 pm
RE: what are we supposed to say... - by naimless - June 26, 2014 at 4:35 pm

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