Do we need God for Morality? [Spirituality & Religion]

Obviously the secular answer is a resounding NO.
But if you're a theist who says "yes", i want to hear your reasoning.

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Straylight · 31-35, F

My main problem with religion in general is that morality seems very flexible. Love and forgive? Help the poor? Be a good member of your community? That's all in most religions sure. Persecution based 9n gender, ethnicity and sexual orientation? Also in there if that's the way you want to go with. The problem with getting a moral compass from an inflexible dogma is that it has, historically, done more harm than good.

Penny · 46-50, F

@Straylight I think you are right, but also the concept of God existed before the bible was ever concepted.

Straylight · 31-35, F

@Penny Indeed. People ruin religion.

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Straylight · 31-35, F

@Spoiledbrat Thats pretty much the same thing I said. I just added that many people use their religious views to self justify their abhorrent morals.

Straylight · 31-35, F

@Spoiledbrat Yes, exactly, wanting well and not trying to control others.