RE: Atheists only vote please: Do absolute MORAL truths exist? Is Rape ALWAYS "wr...
February 19, 2015 at 7:24 pm
(February 19, 2015 at 12:29 am)Irrational Wrote: No, no, I didn't ask you what's an alternative for would-be rapist to indulge themselves in instead.I think I understand what you are asking, while I'm not consigning any of the previous opinions, I think I'd like to take a shot at this.
You said rape is wrong no matter what society says ... and your reason was because it affects those who are raped, right? What within the nature of this so-called objective morality dictates that you only consider how the raped feel about this? What is the reason you won't consider the rapist's feelings about rape in spite of you implying that morality is objective (and not subjective)?
Not sure if I'm making sense with my question.
If we are talking about morally rights and wrongs, I think it's important that we agree that for a society to thrive, the well being of all its members must be taken into consideration. Not in a utilitarian sense, but simply acknowledging that the wellbeing of people is what matters, right?
Surely you would agree that at least on an individual basis, every reasonable person wants to maximize their own well being.
(Psychological disorders to the side for a moment)
Are we in agreement so far?
If so, then clearly there are things we could decide to do that would improve our mental states, and things that would cause them to deteriorate. I'll wait...