Is there any ethical or moral 'rule' that the majority of humans on this planet agree on?

Question

Certain people seem to think its ok to kill someone just because you don't follow their faith, for example...I would say except for euthanasia and self defense, no one should be doing anything to take anyone elses life...another example, other cultures treat and abuse women or children...is there any that most if not all people in the world agree on?

Answer 1

The truth is that there will never be a moral or ethical rule most people will agree on. There are simply too many different situations, opinions, etc, for everyone to just "get along". It's really an issue of not being able to satisfy a majority of people. No matter how many people are happy there will still be those who are not. It's sad really.

Answer 2

I think that ethical and moral rules/norms are not global, but spawn as a result of the local culture. You will find *most* cultures throughout history frown upon

murder
cannibalism
attempts to overthrow the current culture
theft

That's about it

Answer 3

This is a very relative question...I really don't know why there is such ignorance in the world. It is totally disheartening. After all these years boo hooing about the injustice, hatred and stupidity, I have to say, no.

Answer 4

This world contain everything I learned. If you thinks will it never happens. Oh it's happening some where. For example: The child never steals something from their parents because they love them so much. It happens.

Answer 5

Men cannot have sex with their mothers, daughters, sisters. This is pan-cultural

Answer 6

the only rule for me is "respect to be respected"

Answer 7

self preservation

Answer 8

i think that everybody agrees that no one can be perfect