Many of the things that the Bible says are wrong are just a part of our human nature. Why is it wrong to do what comes natural to us as humans when animals do what is natural to them without consequence?
There is no order or morality in nature. Nature is random and unpredictable. Would it be safe to say morality is man made to bring order or control to the uncontrollable?
2007-02-25 14:01:58 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2007-02-25 14:05:24 · answer #1 · answered by papa G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is evidence that the earliest humans were cannibals and there are still some today, so it may be in our nature to do that early on. However we have evolved and changed and human nature is such a loose term now we can apply it to almost anything. So if you think of yourself in no higher position than an animal than by all means do what an animal does. I like to think i can choose what is right and what is wrong. And yes morality to an extent was brought about by humans to bring order and control, however i highly doubt that you would want to live in an uncontrolled society because anything you value would not matter because someone could take it from you in an instant.
2007-02-25 14:16:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually I don't think that there is disorder in nature. Animals at times behave in ways that are actually quite logical and reasonable. For instance the fact that many times animals who are fighting for territory or mating rights will only perform "mock" fights, or will stop fighting when a clear winner has been determined rather than fighting until one or both animals is dead.
And often animals, such as dolphins or whales, that are guilty of trying to initiate incestuous mating are banished from their pods for a period of time.
I think that there are some things that are human nature that are thought of as sins for the same reasons that animals don't do them, because they are not conducive to the health and growth of the human race. However there are others that aren't so much dangerous to our health as they are to "social order". Its easier to live in large groups if everyone believes the same things. Which is why new ideas or behaviors that differ from the norm are so disturbing to some, and so are called "sins".
2007-02-25 14:48:31 · answer #3 · answered by jennette h 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't really believe that there is no morality in nature, if you look at the general morality in the different cultures across the world, you see many reoccurring themes, don't steal, don't kill, don't lie. The funny thing is that those very examples are the things that are against human nature. You would think that the law of God is written in our heart.
2007-02-25 14:12:07 · answer #4 · answered by David 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think human nature is a sin but that we are born with a good human nature and a sinful nature that God didn't put in us. I think there is a huge difference between us and animals because Jesus said God cares much more about us than animals.
2007-02-25 14:52:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think morality is determined by social and evolutionary pressures. Things that universally destabilize society -- unsanctioned murder, for example, or adultery -- are also universally prohibited.
And nature is far from random and unpredictable. Again, evolutionary pressure imposes order. Animals have certain ways in which they behave; so do people, although people are generally reluctant to admit as much.
2007-02-25 14:13:58 · answer #6 · answered by prairiecrow 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is human nature TO SIN, human nature isn't a sin in itself. The fact that it is human nature to sin is why we need a Savior, Jesus. When God first created Adam and Eve, they were originally without sin. Sin did not enter into the world until they disobeyed. They were given free will to either obey or not obey, they were tricked by Satan to disobey, thus, sin enters the world.
2007-02-25 14:06:34 · answer #7 · answered by Gardener for God(dmd) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sin is an archery term which mean to "fall short"
We fall short of God's purpose for us as we are all offspring of sinners.
We have an inborn tendency to do what is wrong instead of what is right or upright. That is why we have help in the godly counsel contained in the Bible.
"For there is no distinction. 23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and it is as a free gift that they are being declared righteous by his undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom [paid] by Christ Jesus. 25 God set him forth as an offering for propitiation through faith in his blood. This was in order to exhibit his own righteousness, because he was forgiving the sins that occurred in the past while God was exercising forbearance; 26 so as to exhibit his own righteousness in this present season, that he might be righteous even when declaring righteous the man that has faith in Jesus."
-Romans 3:22-26
2007-02-25 14:19:55 · answer #8 · answered by Livin In Myrtle Beach SC 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Animals were not made in the image of God, nor to they have souls.
We are not animals. We are made in the image of God. What comes "naturally" to us is our sinful nature. We are called away from sin...away from this nature...to come back to God, through Jesus.
There is natural law and divine law. Natural law does bring control and order necessary to survival. Such as don't kill your children...not usually a good thing if you want your blood line to continue.
God tells us we are more then that...we are his. We are to rise above our nature.
2007-02-25 14:11:46 · answer #9 · answered by Misty 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The difference between humans and the rest of natures is we can tell the difference between right and wrong. It is the knowledge of what we are doing that makes it a sin. Hence, ignorance is bliss.
2007-02-25 14:05:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Man was given dominion over animals. Stop trying to make me think!! @8-)
2007-02-25 14:35:09 · answer #11 · answered by Dovey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋