2006-11-06 13:06:08 · 6 answers · asked by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Most morality is socially constructed, but some are so evident (do not murder, do not steal) that they are universally accepted. However, even these are open to question during certain circumstances (killing during war, stealing food to feed starving children).
The social construction of morality allows for a social contract that is vibrant and meets the needs of society as it changes. The religious foundation of morality creates a rigid, unyielding moral structure that leads to culture wars and ultimately the rejection of the religion. (See how England became Anglican instead of Roman Catholic.)
2006-11-06 13:09:54 · answer #1 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why else would societies have pretty much the same basic moral structure with different religions? Morality is simple. It is moral to behave in a way that is decent to other humans.
2006-11-06 21:10:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Socially realized from geneticly determined instincts for empathy and altruism. The instincts form the naturalistic basis for morality.
2006-11-06 21:08:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kinda.
2006-11-06 21:09:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A combination of biology and sociology.
2006-11-06 21:09:15 · answer #5 · answered by skeptic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course.
2006-11-06 21:09:24 · answer #6 · answered by Let Me Think 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋