What makes human life valuable?

Don't act as if this question is a weird thing to contemplate either. Throughout most of human history, and in MANY societies today, it doesn't take all that much to get killed. Things that are normal and celebrated in one place, get you killed in another. So, what basis do we say human life has value?

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GuyWithOpinions · 31-35, M

Not everyone has the same values so it differs for every individual. Groups of people share cultures so they get taught to think the same thing but still it boils down to what reason does that individual have for killing another person. It could range anywhere from religious sacrifice to just plain greed. I think the value of a life is determined by thier potential to create in thier life time. This is why we prioritize the protection of children in our culture.

And if you have alot it attracts others who want it for themselves.