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To: JohnnyM; js1138
man's natural inclination is towards evil, that goes for evo's or creationists.

Presume to speak only for yourself, not for me or others.

The interesting question comes about in how we define morality and evil? What standard is used? My standard is God.

That's the same answer a Muslim would give -- ponder on the reasons why their standards of "morality and evil" differ so much from your own.

What is the standard for one who does not believe in God?

Pragmatism, empathy, culture, rationality, and conscience.

629 posted on 12/13/2005 11:12:40 AM PST by Ichneumon
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To: Ichneumon; js1138
I would say that anyone who has raised a 2 yr old would agree with me. Disobedience is their natural persuasion and, without the influence of the parents or, as Hillary likes to say, the village, this trait would not be suppressed.

But I freely admit, that one's world view or religious persuasion effects their definition of morality. So the elephant in the room is which is right. If there is a right answer, then there MUST be a standard that makes it so. What makes your definition or standard of morality right and that of the terrorist wrong?

JM
674 posted on 12/13/2005 12:19:50 PM PST by JohnnyM
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