or does that holding that idea make one a relativist?
2007-08-29 22:38:20 · 5 answers · asked by That Guy Drew 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
In the wacky world of religion all contradictions are possible. Logic has not place in faith and faith has no place in reality.
2007-08-29 22:46:38 · answer #1 · answered by God 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think so. If there is an exception to every rule, then how could one be a moral absolutist? As I mentioned to one of your previous questions, I am a moral relativist on some issues and an absolutist on others. So you can hold different moral views on different issues. However, when you apply an exception, it moves to the moral relativist column.
2007-08-30 00:24:17 · answer #2 · answered by Michael B - Prop. 8 Repealed! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you really have to ask a person what he means by saying that "there is an exception to every rule." I've known people who used this kind of language, but when you made them explain themselves, they really were absolutists but felt that their own fallibility disqualified them from ever saying "no exceptions." I don't really agree with that application of the fallibility principle, but it's not the same thing as being a moral relativist.
2007-08-30 03:02:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous Lutheran 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is "spirit of the law" and "letter of the law"
This is because language and human capability in
the grasp of reason are so imperfect.
The key is learning the "spirit of the law"
or the essentials and priorities.
Example: right to life takes the priority over other rights.
When the declaration says life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness, I think the order of those is most important.
Have you heard of JOY - Jesus, Others, Yourself?
It is about priorities. The first great command: Love God,
The second great command: Love others as you love
yourself. That sums things up well.
The greatest absolute is God exists, He created
everything, and He loves us. We build the foundations
first and the rest can fall into place!
I think that is powerful and deep.
The emphasis is very important.
Yes, I believe that there are times when the
lesser of two evils applies because of the
imperfect world we live in with our imperfect,
incomplete understanding of things.
Our power to seek and ask questions is
a very good thing indeed to be thankful for!
2007-08-30 02:03:44 · answer #4 · answered by Nickel-for-your-thoughts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
doesn't the "absolute" part imply "no exceptions"?
2007-08-29 22:51:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋