that desire to good is just a genetic mistake, since it is supposed to be surrival of the fittest? I know hardcore atheists believe this.
2006-12-12 07:05:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Im not dissing atheism or anything, just trying to understand what u believe
2006-12-12 07:13:47 · update #1
Why im i getting down ratings for this question? A newspaper asked the same thing without bad responses.
2006-12-12 07:37:48 · update #2
It's long, but good
I'm atheistic, let me explain:
As social animals, "good" is defined as what is good for the group. If we evolved to kill and rape each other, we wouldn't hae gotten very far. That is very oversimplified, but I didn't want to write a novel :)
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Why some people are miffed:
well when you start your question out with "I know HARDCORE ATHEISTS believe this"... What's a hard core atheist? And, no they don't. It isn't the question, but the tone.
I'm sure you didn't mean anything by it. ;)
You just have to keep in mind that when people are reading what you are writing they don't nessisarily know the tone you are trying to give.
Peace and Love, christian :D
2006-12-12 07:52:22 · answer #1 · answered by A 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"I know i asked a completly fair question to the atheists, it's still open look at it. Many started dissing me, im like what the heck? I was being respectfull of their belief. But its important not to judge the person i believe.'
Many started dissing you? Who? I look down and I see several well thought out answers, and a few who are annoyed at your ignorant presumptions but who still try to answer you. Despite your statement that "I know hardcore atheists believe this." which is somewhat offensive anyway. Especially considering how ery wrong you are.
I see one person who "dissed" you out for it.
"Why im i getting down ratings for this question? A newspaper asked the same thing without bad responses."
And then you judge their answers as being "bad" because they don't necessarily agree with you? That would be the reason you got down ratings. They saw through your thin veil of "being respectfull of their belief" down to the truth.
2006-12-12 15:53:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A single human being doesn't need morality, but human beings can only get so far in life by themselves. In order to live alongside other human beings and get along, rules of behavior are required. This is the essence of civilization. An orderly society is a great benefit to us all, so we should do our best to preserve the delicate balance we call civilization by treating one another with respect and following the laws that ensure order.
2006-12-12 15:10:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Survival of the fittest does not mean strongest or cruelest. Evolution has instilled in every single social mammalian species the dual instincts of empathy and altruism. These two traits are fit for social environments, therefore, individuals that have them will tend to procreate more.
When analyzed, empathy and altruism come together to form the golden rule: Do to others as you'd have them do to you (popular), Do not do to others what would be unpleasant done to you in the same circumstance (Negative, Buddhist primarily), Do unto others as they do unto you (reflexive, LaVayan Satanism, among others).
2006-12-12 15:10:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Moralitty has nothing to do with evolution. Morality is a set of cultural ideals. It is totally relative to your society.
Studies have been done though that show the most succeful morality in life is "tit for tat" in other words do unto others.
2006-12-12 15:25:42 · answer #5 · answered by Wyleeguy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've had enough of these stupid misconceptions about evolution. Read a book, know what you're talking about, and then post.
You're just making a fool of yourself. Survival of the 'Fittest'. What does fittest mean to you? Big strong and mean? Juvenile!
If people didn't have the genes to be 'good', people would kill each other, and then there would be no chance to pass on genes. THAT'S WHY these genes exist. Because they enable everyone to live happily together without knocking the stuffing out of each other.
2006-12-12 15:08:45 · answer #6 · answered by Bhagwad 3 · 6⤊ 2⤋
People should do good. It makes the world a better place to live in for all of us. We have, happily, evolved a bit above the lions and zebras in the Africa.
We have brains, we can think, we can reason, we can see beyond the next meal, we can create, we can dream, we can direct our fate.
It's good to be human, isn't it?
A
2006-12-12 15:09:47 · answer #7 · answered by Alan 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe in genetic-determinism. Human behavior is influenced by many more elements than simply genetics. Society rewards people who do good, because people who do good are beneficial for society.
2006-12-12 15:11:43 · answer #8 · answered by lcraesharbor 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Let me answer that question with a question.
What is your definition of "good"?
In your opinion, is it "good" to punish infidels with violence if they offend your god? There are a lot of people in this world today, and throughout history, that have brutally murdered people for this reason.
And they did it with a smile on their face, and a song in their heart.
So, depending on your definition of "good"... I'm not sure if I want them to do it or not...
2006-12-12 15:09:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
We only have one chance on Earth, so we have to make the most of it. Society gains nothing from being nasty, but being good and creative can help secure the future.
2006-12-12 15:09:12 · answer #10 · answered by Pope Barley 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋