I am just curious if any objections to those terms.
2007-08-16 08:52:00 · 10 answers · asked by Pansy 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
As you can see from the answers, they object to anyone NOT applying those terms to them.
It's easy for an atheist or agnostic to be moral and ethical in a society where morality and ethics form the milieu in which they were brought up. In America agnostics and atheists are generally in accord with what are known as Judeo-Christian mores because that's the milieu in which they were raised. However atheists or agnostics from other walks of life tend to be far different. Mao Zedong lived the most perfect atheist life that can be imagined; like Frank Sinatra wishfully sang, he did it his way, and damn all the moralities of everyone else.
There are rare individuals among atheists and agnostics who actually choose a real set of ethics and morals from among the many that have been devised throughout history. For the most part they simply ape the mores of their host society and get a lot of satisfaction out of being superior to the holies or dupes without actually rebelling very far from the very mores they pretend to disdain.
2007-08-16 12:03:17 · answer #1 · answered by thelairdjim 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Morals and ethics are even more important for agnostics and atheists. We can't just ask for forgiveness, and we only have one life to get right, so it's important to do things right the first time.
2007-08-17 08:44:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you use the word "confess"? Why should they have to confess like it's crime? All of the Atheists and Agnositics that I personally know, including myself, are extremely ethical and live by very high morals. We just don't believe in the supernatural, simple.
2007-08-16 09:47:50 · answer #3 · answered by sugarpine 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I am agnostic, and I think I am very moral and ethical. I don't help people for a reward in the afterlife, but for the good feeling that it gives me.
2007-08-16 08:56:34 · answer #4 · answered by xylina_69 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I confess to being moral and ethical within my own moral philosophies yes. Still they may not always match what someone else deems to be moral or ethical.
:o)
2007-08-16 08:58:39 · answer #5 · answered by I Ain't Your Momma 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can be agnostic/atheists and be very moral and ethical. Way more so than some of these crazy god-fearing folk and bible-banging right-wingers.
2007-08-16 08:58:40 · answer #6 · answered by foxfire101 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm far more moral than most religious people I know. I chose my morals. I carefully thought about them and WHY they are important - not just 'god said it, I believe it and that settles it."
I considered each of my moral values and it's purpose. I can tell you the 'why' of each one. Ask religious people 'why' it's wrong to steal.
You have gotten some great answers.
2007-08-16 10:03:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am very moral, much more so than the holies that I know.
2007-08-16 08:57:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do find value in the functioning of society. There are other greater goods besides "god(s)".
2007-08-16 08:58:28 · answer #9 · answered by tmc0037 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I find being 'good' for 'good's' sake is better than getting bribed by the offer of heaven or threat of hell.....
2007-08-16 09:45:04 · answer #10 · answered by Its not me Its u 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋