RE: Can an atheist be ethical like theists
July 16, 2015 at 5:45 am
(This post was last modified: July 16, 2015 at 5:52 am by robvalue.)
What question have I not answered?
If you're wanting to know what stops an atheist being unethical, they stop themselves most of the time. It's a product of evolution, education and environment. But failing that, we have laws. Start killing people randomly and you'll end up in jail which isn't good.
At a basic level, your parents teach you "right and wrong" before you really understand the concept. They can do so without invoking any sort of God.
If you're wanting to know what stops an atheist being unethical, they stop themselves most of the time. It's a product of evolution, education and environment. But failing that, we have laws. Start killing people randomly and you'll end up in jail which isn't good.
At a basic level, your parents teach you "right and wrong" before you really understand the concept. They can do so without invoking any sort of God.
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