Religious folk think morality is whatever a priest or book says it is. So if the Bible told them to go rape a bunch of women or stone some children to death, they'd think that's moral. Oh wait, try reading Deuteronomy and see if you don't find that very thing. Funny how few religious people have actually read the texts their religion is based upon.
2007-03-18 03:15:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Ever read C.S Lewis?
2007-03-18 03:47:30 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Deuteronomy is a record of the laws established by God for the Hebrew when they left Egypt. It's no different then the laws set down by governments today. If you understood the history you'd understand that God was developing a nation and they had to have laws that were just. Much of what you condemn is not as you seem to interpret it. There were laws against rape and the stoning you speak of for children was not just a random act.
2007-03-18 03:23:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, if you define "morality" as following out a set of fixed conventions prescribed by your religion, then yes.
The only question is whether "morality" can be standardized and retain its value. God (according to the legend) chiseled in stone His Ten Commandments, which are even today held up as absolute rules of conduct; but He proceeded to order His own Chosen to break every one of them at one time or another. And Jesus was the iconoclast in the gospels, constantly criticizing the scribes and Pharisees for their formalism - think of his saving of the adulterous woman from the mob who was about to stone her for her violation of Mosaic Law.
So the conclusion even from within religion is that no Rule is really absolute. It appears that we actually have to think for ourselves after all, in spite of all our previously-agreed-upon codifications.
2007-03-18 03:21:03 · answer #3 · answered by jonjon418 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"If we investigate the religions to discover the principles underlying their foundations we will find they agree, for the fundamental reality of them is one and not multiple. By this means the religionists of the world will reach their point of unity and reconciliation. They will ascertain the truth that the purpose of religion is the acquisition of praiseworthy virtues, betterment of morals, spiritual development of mankind, the real life and divine bestowals. All the prophets have been the promoters of these principles; none of them has been the promoter of corruption, vice or evil. They have summoned mankind to all good. They have united people in the love of God, invited them to the religions of the unity of mankind and exhorted them to amity and agreement."
2007-03-18 04:10:19 · answer #4 · answered by Reindeer Herder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now it incredibly is an staggering and appropriate question. i think of it frequently relies upon how supernatural/superstitious the religion certainly is. working example, i think there are literally hundreds of ethical Buddhists. Buddhism is far less supernatural than different international religions. Judaism is thrilling because of the fact, besides the actuality that of the Western ilk, it incredibly is a lot greater open to question, debate and rationality than Christianity or Islam. i'm uncertain many Jews think of the Bible became EVER meant to be taken actually.
2016-10-01 02:57:54 · answer #5 · answered by fogleman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Morality appears, to me, to be independent of religion. Believers and non-believers have morals, and many of both do not.
Although your point is well taken as to the irony of the book...and many christians do not get taught by their leaders about the immorality in the bible.
2007-03-18 03:21:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Morality comes from not only from understanding that certain actions are wrong, but from understanding why they're wrong. And if one believes a certain action is wrong only because they seek a reward (heaven) or fear punishment (hell) then they're not really making a decision based on morality. It's no different from someone who wants to steal something, but doesn't because there's a cop nearby.
2007-03-18 03:38:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,my people go with the heart and the spirit and prayer and Gods guidance as they have true faith and love so they would of course not do what you say,i wish you could have met my parents and Grandparents.I do believe truly talking with them would have changed your life as it did mine.
Most People I know .realize whats right and whats wrong.
But of course many people don't follow there heart,are Gods guidance,Your right,They Will follow man, and man will most always lead you astray.But if you ask of God for guidance ,he will give you what you need.
Peace
2007-03-18 03:29:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do people ask questions like this when the answer is apparent all around them? Do you honestly not know any good Christian people? Heard of any stonings lately? Give me a break.
2007-03-18 03:27:15 · answer #9 · answered by somebody 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do not follow any religion. I follow Jesus. We fall short and Jesus knows that. He forgives and hopes we pick our cross and do the job He wants us to do. : )
Everything recorded in the Bible is not acceptable behavior by God. : )
2007-03-18 03:22:18 · answer #10 · answered by SeeTheLight 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋