Problem of good and evil for an atheist

[solja247]

No, it is not evil. Whilst I would always hesitate in killing somebody, doing it for the greater good is not evil. It may be unpleasant, but that's just moral squeamishness. Equally, killing Hitler as a baby would be unpleasant, but ultimately a good act. That's my view, anyway. Clearly you and I see morality differently. Like you, I do think that moral judgements are meaningful, and that morality is more than just society's values, but I am a utilitarian. The end justifies the means. Nothing is wrong in and of itself, only in terms of its consequences.

I think I was wrong. In my opinion, its evil but in your opinion its not. I guess there is no problem of good and evil, for an atheist, just different ethics?

Are you sure? Did you ever read Todd Strasser's "The Wave", or at least watch one of the two film adaptations of the book? The American version's below, courtesy of Youtube. The German Remake is not available with english subs, though. They're all based on an experiment spurred on by a remark one student made almost exactly like the one quoted above. Needless to say, it did not end up that well.

I got suspended a couple of times for arguing with teachers, so I would doubt I would be in that class.
Although, I doubt that would be possible, from learning better to become a cult. Anyways, I see your point.

What knowledge do you posses to make that judgement OO? I don't have to believe it, it logically follows: You don't have the information to judge.

Indeed. We dont know what the conversation with God and them was like so we shouldnt judge and say, 'Look! Look! God told them to kill them!'
The Word of God has been written with a cultral perspective slant. We shouldnt jump to any conclusions...