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

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

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

JM
615 posted on 12/13/2005 10:58:37 AM PST by JohnnyM
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To: JohnnyM
man's natural inclination is towards evil, that goes for evo's or creationists.

Speak for yourself.

623 posted on 12/13/2005 11:06:27 AM PST by js1138 (Great is the power of steady misrepresentation.)
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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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