By Moral Authority I mean that which defines good and evil, right and wrong.
Here are some examples, please note this is not a comprehensive list and I don't mean for you to chose from it, they are just examples of what I mean by Moral Authority:
1. God, as you define him/her/it
2. God, as a religious text defines him/her/it
3. Yourself, you decide what is right and wrong
4. Family/Friends/People you know
5. Majority Rules (voting)
6. Elected Officials (president, parliament, congress, etc)
7. Courts (like the Supreme Court)
I know some of you will be tempted to say more than one from the above, but ultimately when two of these conflict (like the Supreme Court vs. Majority Rules) you will have a tendency to lean toward one or the other, so please chose your primary "Moral Authority" source and then say WHY.
I of course have an opinion, but this is a question, not a soapbox, and best answer will be chosen on who gives the most comprehensive and best argument for their choice.
Thanks!
2007-01-16
20:27:59
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Last Ent Wife (RCIA)
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