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  1. Cryssie

    Should any religious body be the sole moral authority?

    A species that tended towards killing each other willy-nilly probably wouldn't last long. And yet we have! But no, really, I mean if the majority of individuals tended towards killing people. I don't see any reason why we would suddenly all think "oh, there are enough of us that it won't make a...
  2. Cryssie

    Should any religious body be the sole moral authority?

    Okay, it's 180 time. Firmly back into atheism's corner I go... About this absolute morality deal, and any related "well what if I decided to kill someone?" and "atheism would mean total chaos and anarchy!" ideas. Let's start at the lack of absolute morality. Yes, that makes you free to come to...
  3. Cryssie

    Should any religious body be the sole moral authority?

    I hesitate to be the devil's advocate here, but I won't see this bit glossed over: to some people there'd be a pretty life-shaking emotional impact in ceasing to believe. Surely you are aware that the idea of there being nothing after death, to give one example, deeply frightens many on a pretty...
  4. Cryssie

    Should any religious body be the sole moral authority?

    Mm, I should clarify. Exactly what you use to form your opinion about what is right doesn't really matter so much - although more information, more experience, a better foundation on which to build a solid, well-rounded opinion seems like a good idea. What matters is that you've thought about...
  5. Cryssie

    Should any religious body be the sole moral authority?

    Oh, I can't deny that it can. But then it can also bring out the very worst in people. You can't deny that. ... And then there are some things that really aren't, like blowing oneself up while also killing as many people as possible in the hopes of getting into that wonderful afterlife with its...
  6. Cryssie

    Should any religious body be the sole moral authority?

    Of course, strength and safety in numbers. People are always going to feel more secure when surrounded by like-minded people. Feeling like you're a part of something is a always a powerful psychological draw. And feeling like your orders are given by a higher power makes some people feel so much...
  7. Cryssie

    Should any religious body be the sole moral authority?

    My take on this: if you look to some self-proclaimed authority for a predetermined set of morals handed to you on a plate, either you are not thinking for yourself enough or you are not being true to yourself. If you are not thinking for yourself, I consider this extremely sad. You are allowing...
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