RE: What IS good, and how do we determine it?
June 22, 2015 at 2:45 am
(This post was last modified: June 22, 2015 at 2:47 am by Catholic_Lady.)
(June 22, 2015 at 2:23 am)robvalue Wrote: OK one last little question CL, then I'm done
Has anything any of us has said given you pause for thought at all about your beliefs? This is not sarcastic, I'm honestly interested. Of course we haven't changed your mind about anything, I wouldn't expect so. I'm just wondering if anyone has caused you to think about things in a way you may not have before, or in more depth.
Hmmm I'm not sure.
Maybe a little bit. I've enjoyed discussing with you guys and seeing how you think. I've definitely learned a lot from all of you in regards to what it really means to believe in God. For example I did not know so many atheists thought morals and the value of human life are subjective. But after ya'll explained it to me, I could see how it would make perfect sense for a non believer to have those views. It's been interesting!
As far as my own faith goes, though, I'm not sure it's made a difference one way or the other. Not that you guys don't ask good questions. You certainly do! It's just that everything I've been asked is stuff I have considered before. But perhaps it has made me see some things more in depth without realizing so much. Or at least reenforced it by reminding me.
Either way, I am grateful I'm here!
(June 22, 2015 at 2:38 am)Neimenovic Wrote:(June 22, 2015 at 2:34 am)Catholic_Lady Wrote: You do not have to agree with my versions of morality. Likewise, I do not agree with yours either. We can have different morals and moral standards, and that is fine. I still respect your views, and I still think you are a good person despite our differences.
Doesn't that negate the concept of objective morality? ._.
Doesn't what negate it?
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
-walsh
-walsh
