(September 12, 2014 at 5:41 am)fr0d0 Wrote: The book I linked above Brian.
The bible sure isn't a science book. We're in agreement. But that makes me think that you haven't read/ understand a word I've been saying.
Those examples of moral source are actually entertainment which lazily borrow from serious sources. I'd be worried about you if you claim those to be your only moral source.
If you wish to use child like morality then I hope the best for you.
DUDE, my "morality" is in me, not any fucking book, nor does it make me a robot. It is as simple as don't physically harm someone outside of self defense. You don't need a comic book or work of fiction to figure out what human empathy is or what compassion is. It has always been part of our evolution.
Humans can come up with really pretty works of fiction and religion certainly is the most creative work of fiction. The problem with religion is that unlike fiction it pretends to be the patent holder and inventor of human morality.
EVOLUTION explains why humans do good or bad, not religion. That does not mean art and fiction should not have a place. It just means I do not assign good or bad to ancient myth or superstition.
If you rightfully accept others can find morality outside the god or religion you subscribe to then YOU need to consider like they do, that it is YOU, not your label or a fictional god that is the reason you seek empathy and compassion.
Ancient stories of gods do not explain shit except for the ignorant beliefs of the people of that time, just like humans widely and stupidly thought the earth was flat.
