2006-12-29 12:39:01 · 13 answers · asked by STFU Dude 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Right and wrong are written in the hearts of all humans.
2006-12-29 12:40:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because, the God we know of, in the bible, based on his, and commands of Jesus, and the ones the other prophets told of, actually coincide with a lot of our own morality. Not only our own, but that of many of the societies we live in, and you see it all over the world too. In no country, is it a great awesome thing, to kill an innocent child, or to run away from helping your country during a time of battle, or defending it. In all societies, certain common morals exist, even when nothing else compares. It is a fascinating study. If God made all these people, and an image of him is stamped on their hearts, to some degree, this would all make sense.
On the other hand, we may not know, but we sense it of course. Even if God were evil though, he would still be God, and could call the shots. To try to do anything about it, would be about the equivalent of shaking our fists at the moon. I feel lucky, that from my studies, and observations, I believe God to be truly loving and moral. He has provided answers to life's biggest dilemnas, including giving an option out of having to pay the penalty for our own sins. It is a done deal, whether or not you take advantage of it for your own soul.
2006-12-30 00:24:22 · answer #2 · answered by oceansnsunsets 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"For when the Gentile, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law to themselves: which show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another." Romans 2:14-15.
God has given light to every man. The word con-science means with knowledge. The conscience is the headline warning of sin; the Scriptures give the fine print. No man can say he doesn't know that it is wrong to murder or commit adultery. That knowledge is written in bold print on his heart. However, in the Scriptures we see the true nature of sin: that God requires truth even in the inward parts (Psalm 51:6). the fine print reveals that lust is adultery of the heart, hatred is murder of the heart, etc.
2006-12-29 20:51:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Morality is a human construct. What is considered immoral varies from time to time and place to place.
Most people consider incest immoral, yet Adam and Eve's family must have practiced incest if you accept the biblical story of creation.
Killing another human is considered immoral, yet if your daughter was raped, tortured and killed you'd probably want a death sentence for her attacker.
All moral judgements are therefore dependant on human perceptions.
God on the other hand is perfect love and all-forgiving. He waits with infinite patience for us to finish our adventure in physical life so he can welcome us home as a loving parent welcomes a wandering child.
Evil deeds will simply delay your return to the Creator, as the path back TO the Creator is through radiating the Love of the Creator.
God himself forgives all.
2006-12-29 20:51:52 · answer #4 · answered by Elmer R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We don't. God - any god - is a relative concept.
Prior to the Christian "God", there were other gods who prescribed practices that were, at the time, considered moral, but would today be considered outrageous.
Morality will always be relative to the society and event in question. A thousand years from now, it's likely that much of what is advocated in the Christian religion will be considered amoral (ex. eating animals.)
2006-12-29 20:47:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Humans know what is moral without any assistance
2006-12-29 20:44:02 · answer #6 · answered by royce r 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Bible tells us what is moral and it never changes. People today are constantly trying to change the deffinition of morallity.
2006-12-29 20:42:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was morality before any deity sprang into the existence of foolish people's minds.
2006-12-29 20:44:57 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
And who's to say god is real? My philosphy on morality is "If you wouldn't want it done to you then don't do it to another." Unless it pertains to lifestlye choices or preferences in life, then I say "If it doesn't affect me or others in a negative way, have it your way! With cheese no less!"
2006-12-29 20:44:53 · answer #9 · answered by Bunz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because God is the basis for morality. There would be no morality without him.
2006-12-29 20:42:16 · answer #10 · answered by Privratnik 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋