RE: Is There a Point To Living a Moral Life?
October 18, 2013 at 1:49 am
(This post was last modified: October 18, 2013 at 1:56 am by genkaus.)
I haven't really participated in this thread because I don't expect any deep insights here - but what the hell. Let's jump in anyway.
Sure there is. Without the right moral code, living a happy and fulfilling life is not possible.
You mean religious traditions through time? Yeah, I don't buy that morality.
I don't accept moral commandments either.
By using my conscience. Which is determined by my worldview and belief system.
To yourself. With the point being all the emotional rewards.
We do.
No, you don't. Nobody deserves to be heard just because they happen to have ideas. Hearing someone out is a courtesy extended - don't confuse it with something you deserve.
Typically Christian of you.
So, I guess you don't buy into the whole forgiveness and mercy schtick that Christians peddle?
(October 16, 2013 at 8:23 pm)ronedee Wrote: Given the natural cynicism and nastiness of Atheists [here] in general... is there any reason to live a "Moral" life?
Sure there is. Without the right moral code, living a happy and fulfilling life is not possible.
(October 16, 2013 at 8:23 pm)ronedee Wrote: "Moral", in terms of [Good, Honest] deemed by traditions through time.
You mean religious traditions through time? Yeah, I don't buy that morality.
(October 16, 2013 at 8:23 pm)ronedee Wrote: Maybe to include a few slightly general commandments: Lies, stealing, adultery, etc.
I don't accept moral commandments either.
(October 16, 2013 at 8:23 pm)ronedee Wrote: I mean... if there is no one or nothing to [say you are wrong, but you] about; a little swing w/ your buddies wife, or that $10 the acne faced kid gave you extra w/ your change at the Walmart; or telling your wife you were out w/ your buddy instead of his wife... How do you keep it in check? Or do you?
By using my conscience. Which is determined by my worldview and belief system.
(October 16, 2013 at 8:23 pm)ronedee Wrote: What do you have to answer to? Is there a point to living any kind of "honest" life?
To yourself. With the point being all the emotional rewards.
(October 16, 2013 at 8:23 pm)ronedee Wrote: As an observation as a Christian... Your words are pretty mean spirited to any religious. And I've witnessed a lot of hate here. Maybe you feel you have that right?
We do.
(October 16, 2013 at 8:23 pm)ronedee Wrote: But also people are individuals, and deserve at least to be heard for their ideas, and concepts relating to just about anything.... religious or otherwise.
No, you don't. Nobody deserves to be heard just because they happen to have ideas. Hearing someone out is a courtesy extended - don't confuse it with something you deserve.
(October 16, 2013 at 8:49 pm)Drich Wrote: Why should you lead a moral life? Because you fear jail? Being Raped in prison? Those are my reasons.
Typically Christian of you.
(October 16, 2013 at 9:24 pm)ChadWooters Wrote:(October 16, 2013 at 9:23 pm)Zazzy Wrote: People get away with it all the time.Not if there is a just God. Which is the whole point of the thread in case you missed it.
So, I guess you don't buy into the whole forgiveness and mercy schtick that Christians peddle?
