what is the difference of christian morality from other moralities?

Answer 1

Christian morality is based on certain alleged absolute commandments given by a being they call God, like the ten commandments: do not lie, do not steal, do not murder, do not commit adultery (sex outside marriage), and also other alleged commandments beyond the ten commandments, like do not fornicate (sex outside marriage). This Christian, morality says: Don't do it because it is wrong, period.

A different morality, like the humanistic one, is based not on alleged supernaturalistic commandments, but based on a knowledge of science, nature, and the use of reason. Sex outside marriage, for example, is not wrong period, though it may be wrong for other reasons, like it would hurt someone, or might have unpleasant consequences, and so on.

Since there are yet other moralities--like If it feels good, do it (hedonism), maybe you should get a book on ethics and morality and do some reading.

Answer 2

Human morality bases actions on feelings. It would hurt my conscience if I lied, etc. Human morality is not universal because it relies on feelings which are individual. If we define morality as universal, then human morality doesn't exist. There is no such thing as Christian morality. The Christian idea is that we are to be sons and daughters of our Creator. There is no code except to ask ourselves if what we do would harm the relationship between Creator and created. If we act out of love, we don't need a set of rules. ***************edit People like Sage seem to think their conscience is universal and therefore empathy and sympathy are reliable sources of moral rules. But of course, empathy and sympathy are trained reactions. After a time or two, we don't even see the beggar in the street. And how much empathy can we generate with a bank; yet banks are robbed.

Answer 3

Christian morality tries to control you while making you think it's your idea. You don't want to commit sin because it would make the baby Jesus cry, as one of my misguided aunts would tell me. Also, the christian faith has some pretty painful ideas about the consequences of those sins. Hell, brimstone, burning in a pit of fire for eternity, and all the jazz. However, in order to go to heaven, all a christain has to do it ask forgiveness and POOF! No more pit of fire! It doesn't matter that you raped a murdered 14 blind children. You ask forgivness and it is granted.

Also, the Bible is sometimes vague and open for interpretation. This advantage has been exploited by fanatics for centuries. Look into the history of Christianity and you will find a long, bloody line of greedy men making money off the poor and downtrodden people trying to understand a world that allows so many people to suffer and die while so many have so much.

Answer 4

First of all the Greek definition for christian is like CHRIST. IF you believe that ,then the rest will make seance,christian morality comes from the holy spirit, that is taught through out the bible, other moralities comes from feelings, will , desire, which is part of our soul,and from our flesh is sight, hearing, That is the other moralities, They both are not to be used as individual, they are to used together not one without the other

Answer 5

Many codes of morality share the same baseline - a very basic sense of what is right and what is wrong. I have friends all over the world thanks to my job, and I have discussed religious aspects of their cultures. I would say that the US is high on the list, along with Italy, Greece, and then probably Ireland, with regards to attempting to enforce the religious beliefs of one moral code onto the entire populace. Many countries, while sharing our baseline of morals (no killing, stealing, etc.) do not have any associated cultural requirement to attend church or follow detailed tenets of a specific religion. China is the best example I can think of. While they preserve their temples and certainly treasure them, they do not feel the need to attend church regularly or to tithe, and they do not understand why these particular aspects are so ingrained in our culture. It is enough to believe. Christian churches tend to pronounce that in addition to believing you must tithe, attend, convert others, and denounce those who do not share your beliefs. I think Christian churches have confused their practice with their morals, while very often their practice has strayed quite a bit from the basic morals and should not condone denouncing anyone, should not be involved in politics, and should not be regarded as any more "right" than any other beliver in any other religion. We will not truly have freedom of religion in this country until these practices change. Sorry for the diatribe. I feel strongly on this issue. :-)

Answer 6

christian morality has changed over the years what was once considered acceptable is now immoral
what was once immoral is now acceptable
examples people used to get married and have children as young as 12 years old [ believe romeo and Juliet were only 13]
where i live at one time nuns used to black out the boobs of women in newspapers from England /now you can buy playboy

Answer 7

the major difference that I see in christian morality from others is that christian moralityis changeable.it goes from love thy neighvor as theyself to go get a job, you lazy bum at the whim of it's professors. guys like jerry falwell and pat buchanon can alter christian morality to make it follow their greed and meanness. where realmorality is changeless. if you should love your neighbor as yourself, you shouldalways love your neighbor as yourself.

Answer 8

wow thats a tough one.....
- other moralities - followers of the world; actually u should call it world morals rather than other morals, world morals are sex, violence, unpure, unholy.....and all that is un...

Christian Morals: in the utmost politest way - READ THE BIBLE... check it out for urself

www.biblegateway.com

Answer 9

The teachings of Christ/ i / an form the foundation for decisions and actions.

Answer 10

the lord when worshiped is similar