2007-08-14 02:32:42 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Now you're talking! Take a star!
This is EXACTLY what I believe. Humanity should be "good" because it is good for our specie, its good for the planet [our only home] and the final one of course, because it makes one feel good.
That's what religious types can never understand, that those that don't follow religion [not just atheists you know] are usually even more moral and "good" than others because its not required of us, its our own inner morality and "goodness" that cause us to act like it.
2007-08-14 02:41:46 · answer #1 · answered by Jingizu 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Agreed. Children behave out of fear of punishment. Adults SHOULD progress beyond that point, developing an ethical system that distinguishes between good and evil as discrete concepts, rather than as precursors to punishment or reward. So many people stumble upon this step. It's kind of disappointing.
2007-08-14 09:44:07 · answer #2 · answered by marbledog 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's the whole point! Going to Heaven (or avoiding Hell) are both good reasons to follow Jesus. But they're not the best. Jesus died for us. God watched the sacrifice and did nothing because of His love for us. Heaven and Hell aren't issues. Christians should want to (and I believe most do) follow Jesus to try to return a small portion of the love God has for us.
2007-08-14 09:41:52 · answer #3 · answered by starfishltd 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The trip to paradise didn't come cheap (1John 1:9 anger)
and no one here is "good". Trying to live a Christ-like existance and study Gods word daily is the best we can do.
"cheap".... UGH
2007-08-14 09:36:57 · answer #4 · answered by sassinya 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Yes. Which is exactly what happens with Atheists. Too bad there are so many people in the world that seemed not to have learned that.
2007-08-14 09:38:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Eh, their people what can you expect
as long as it keeps order I guess
It just gets annoyin when they push your belifs on you
Though in my opinion most of the girls that grow up in Chrisitan schools end up really bratty and slutty...not sure why
2007-08-14 09:41:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It would be, at least that way should proof that there is no heaven appear we wouldn't have to worry about people suddenly becoming immoral.
2007-08-14 09:41:04 · answer #7 · answered by bestonnet_00 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do you think that being a goody goody alone is gana cut it !!?? Check the answer given by Jesus to the rich man who was a goody goody and wanted his lifestyle sanctioned. Not all those saying LORD LORD will enter into the Kingdom but the one DOOING Gods WILL. ---
2007-08-14 10:46:22 · answer #8 · answered by hunter 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
People shouldn't be moral for fear of eternal damnation. They should be moral because it makes the world a better place.
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2007-08-14 09:37:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
We do act good because it is right. Jehovah can see heart conditions. we wont have any fakers in paradise.
2007-08-14 11:14:04 · answer #10 · answered by ITALLIAN STALLION 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋