(May 27, 2015 at 8:52 pm)Randy Carson Wrote: Can atheists justify, according to atheist principles, why they believe it is "wrong" to pollute oceans, cut down rain forests, or hack into someone’s bank account and steal their life savings?
Beyond not having faith in god(s), there are no "atheist principles".
However, if you mean to ask how can you justify these things through moral relativity?, then we might have a conversation.
I'd advise you to look into the effects those actions have on others outside of the actor. You will find the answer there.
Please ask if you need help. I'll happily provide you some guidance.
(May 27, 2015 at 8:52 pm)Randy Carson Wrote: Doing so would be intolerant and would have the net result of the atheist forcing his morality on others -- the very thing atheists object to in the first place.
Why are you assuming that tolerance is an absolute good? And why do you then ascribe your fatuous assumption to atheists who clearly have varying views on the idea of social tolerance?
This is a transparent strawman, and too stupid to dignify with any further response. Please tell me this is not your strongest point. Surely you've got better points to make than this, right?
Right?
