Does human morality come from God or is it a product of our evolution? [Spirituality & Religion]
By @Pikachu
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The word immorality tells of things that are not moral and no one can expect to live a sinful lifestyle and still claim to be a child of God. As the Apostle John warns “Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning” (1 John 1:8a) so don’t be deceived, “No one born of God, makes a practice of sinning, for God’s seed abides in him, and he will not want to keep on sinning because he has been born of God” (1 John 1:9).
newjaninev2 · 56-60, F
It's perhaps instructive to carefully define what we mean by 'moral' behaviour. I would offer:
'Behaviour which seeks to maximise the well-being of creatures capable of otherwise suffering'.
Accordingly, there is no absolute morality, religion is neither the source nor the arbiter of morality, and each of us must constantly assess our actions against their effects on others.
Now I'll throw it open to the class for discussion...
'Behaviour which seeks to maximise the well-being of creatures capable of otherwise suffering'.
Accordingly, there is no absolute morality, religion is neither the source nor the arbiter of morality, and each of us must constantly assess our actions against their effects on others.
Now I'll throw it open to the class for discussion...
@newjaninev2
Seems like a reasonable definition of morality. It fits with what i was thinking when i wrote the question.
I was referring to those moral behaviours which seem pretty universal across human culture
Seems like a reasonable definition of morality. It fits with what i was thinking when i wrote the question.
I was referring to those moral behaviours which seem pretty universal across human culture
EugenieLaBorgia · F
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@EugenieLaBorgia You're so smart. Attractive
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Lovelyelaine101 · 22-25, F
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@SW-User
You're not? Because look: one reply in and you're already making excuses to flee the conversation.
There's nothing to be afraid of, dear.
Let's just discuss the topic. Or if you have no interest in discussing the topic, one must wonder why you felt the need to enter the thread in the first place.
Sorry, no idea to which reply or post you're referring. If you want to trhow me a link i'd be happy to look at it🙂
You're not? Because look: one reply in and you're already making excuses to flee the conversation.
There's nothing to be afraid of, dear.
Let's just discuss the topic. Or if you have no interest in discussing the topic, one must wonder why you felt the need to enter the thread in the first place.
Sorry, no idea to which reply or post you're referring. If you want to trhow me a link i'd be happy to look at it🙂
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@Pikachu I'm not falling for it. It's been twice. You asked for proof, I gave it, you ghost. It's your own post, find them yourself.
I just don't deal with users like you. There is no benefit.
It's not being afraid, it's being mindful of who I can actually gain knowledge with while debating. You're not one of them.
I just don't deal with users like you. There is no benefit.
It's not being afraid, it's being mindful of who I can actually gain knowledge with while debating. You're not one of them.
@SW-User
Sorry dude, i get a lot of posts. I can't keep track of all of them. I recognize your username but i have literally no idea what conversation you're referring to.
Me missing your post was a sore spot for you, not me. Like i said, i'd be happy to take a look at it if you tell me where it is. If you can't be bothered then why should i?
I'm trying to move this in a direction where we can have a conversation.
You seem more interested in posturing.
So i'll just ask once more. Would you like to discuss the topic? Perhaps debate the necessity of god to explain moral behaviour, the possible evolutionary origins?
Up to you🙂
Sorry dude, i get a lot of posts. I can't keep track of all of them. I recognize your username but i have literally no idea what conversation you're referring to.
Me missing your post was a sore spot for you, not me. Like i said, i'd be happy to take a look at it if you tell me where it is. If you can't be bothered then why should i?
I'm trying to move this in a direction where we can have a conversation.
You seem more interested in posturing.
So i'll just ask once more. Would you like to discuss the topic? Perhaps debate the necessity of god to explain moral behaviour, the possible evolutionary origins?
Up to you🙂
Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
@Picklebobble2
Wouldn't you agree that there are several moral behaviours which seem to be fairly universal across human culture?
Wouldn't you agree that there are several moral behaviours which seem to be fairly universal across human culture?
Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
@Pikachu perhaps. But i still say our morals are....flexible depending on where we are in life; what we have and where we want to be.
@Picklebobble2
Our morals can be flexible. Although think it would be more accurate to say that our willingness to compromise said morals is what becomes flexible depending on our circumstances.
Our morals can be flexible. Although think it would be more accurate to say that our willingness to compromise said morals is what becomes flexible depending on our circumstances.
MURD3RM0NK3Y · 26-30, M
@MURD3RM0NK3Y
But could the basic elements of morality for which people traditionally credit god not be easily explained from an evolutionary standpoint?
Eg> don't murder, don't steal, don't lie etc
But could the basic elements of morality for which people traditionally credit god not be easily explained from an evolutionary standpoint?
Eg> don't murder, don't steal, don't lie etc
NeloAngelo · 26-30, M
god is what you use to turn evil morals good. pope urban II and hitler both caused many deaths for there own causes but one is called a holy crusade and the other is the holocaust.
at least weve only had one holocaust, c'mon neo-nazi's u got some catchin up to do
at least weve only had one holocaust, c'mon neo-nazi's u got some catchin up to do
Shutterbug · 56-60, M
hertoy · 70-79, M
YES