Right to own conscience?

Question

So long as you do not violate anothers rights, liberties or happiness, do you not have the right, and responsibility, to live your life according to your own conscience, and not by anothers conscience or moral standards?
Do we not owe it to ourselves, and others to live our lives as we deem appropriate? So long as we do not judge others on their moral or religious or conscience beleifs, than we ourselves should be allowed the same respect.

Answer 1

The right of conscience is the right to believe whether something is right or wrong, moral or not.

It doesn't give us the right to violate otherwise neutral laws that govern conduct. For example, let's say we're in a state that is currently experiencing a drought, and as a result, it is illegal to light bonfires outdoors because of the risk of wildfires.

My conscience may tell me that's a perfectly valid and moral thing to do, especially if my religion supports the action for ceremonial purposes. But that doesn't give me the legal right to violate the fire-safety ordinance.

That being said, I think there are way to many things prohibited by that don't need to be, and way too many laws based on one particular set of religious morals. I think more people should be tolerant of different beliefs, and open to allowing different forms of expression. I think non-judgment is essential if this culture and this species is ever going to stop the cycle of violence and hatred.

We're just not there yet, unfortunately.

Answer 2

Living in America will give you a life as close to the ideal you write about. I will agree with you up to a point. The point at which I will disagree is in regards to living within any community. Each individual must conform to some standard of living to ensure the future of the community.

Answer 3

Yeah your right....but there is the rub. No one wants to be judged by others...but they have NO problem Judging you.

Answer 4

Do as ye will (intentionally) harm ye none! Conscience and free will.

Answer 5

well yea