2006-06-26 07:06:50 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Most definitely!!!!!! I am not religious by any means, but I was raised with morals and values that mean alot to me and the people around me!
2006-06-26 07:09:39 · answer #1 · answered by Wendi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's very possible to have good values without being religious or spiritual. When you are young, you learn about the difference between right and wrong by watching the example that your parents give you through their actions.
I'd also like it to be noted that a study carried out last year showed that countries that embrace atheism more have fewer social problems plaguing them.
2006-06-26 07:14:09 · answer #2 · answered by Toutatis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A very big yes. But not the other way around. A lot of religious or seemingly spiritual people don't have values.
2006-06-26 07:10:59 · answer #3 · answered by Doclester 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course! A belief in God has nothing to do with values and morals. I have been to church twice in my life, I don't read the Bible, and I could never be called a 'good Christian', but I do treat people with consideration and respect, I respect my elders, I help people when they need it, I would do anything for my family, and I know the difference in right and wrong. Religion doesn't give you those things-that comes from inside of you.
2006-06-26 07:12:21 · answer #4 · answered by Jessi B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Nobody ever said that you have to be spiritual or religious to have common sense and values are common sense.
2006-06-26 07:10:58 · answer #5 · answered by mrsdokter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES. You don't have to be explicitly or implicitly religious or spiritual to have moral and ethical values. you just have to be aware of the consequences of your actions, and maintain a sense of compassion. that's it. that's all there is to it.
2006-06-26 07:13:22 · answer #6 · answered by kwanyin_mama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it is! The most fundamental value is just to treat others with dignity and respect and to treat them the way you'd want to be treated. There's a lot of logic behind that, and you don't need to affiliate yourself with any religion to believe that.
2006-06-26 07:10:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i feel sometimes you need to follow your religion and your tradition because good values can be learnt from them also, yes it is different that you should avoid them when loving ppl. religion is only part of your life which is chapter in your life, which will groom as a human being.
2006-06-26 07:14:23 · answer #8 · answered by revanthp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What defines good values? What I think is good may be something you think is bad. If by good values you mean going to church every week, it is unlikely. If you mean not commiting crimes, yes.
2006-06-26 07:11:47 · answer #9 · answered by x 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course...you don't have to subscribe to a religion to be a good person. Most religious people are hypocrites anyway.
2006-06-26 07:44:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋