RE: what are we supposed to say again when christians ask us where we get our morality?
June 3, 2014 at 8:17 pm
(June 3, 2014 at 7:31 pm)Statler Waldorf Wrote:That would fall under the "context" I mentioned above.(May 17, 2014 at 5:20 pm)Tonus Wrote: I suppose that --barring a lot of context-- most individuals would consider getting what they want as a good thing.I can think of a lot of instances where people wanted things that you and I both agree were immoral.
Statler Waldorf Wrote:That depends. What do they stand to gain?Tonus Wrote:I don't know if there are any in particular that they should use, but I think that it can be beneficial for a community or society to examine others to see if there are ways to improve their own laws, customs, morals, and/or ethics.Is it morally wrong for one society to exploit another?
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