Think about it.
Humans are social animals by nature, which gives us greater survivability. Surely morals have developed to allow greater social cohesion, which would be essential in order for the societal structure to work effectively?
What do you think of this theory?
Kind of disarms the Christians of their "Where do morals come from if there is no God" question, doesn't it?
2007-09-06 04:17:23 · 5 answers · asked by The Bassline Libertine 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
There are some problems with this theory.
If evolution put this into our humanity, then it must have done so millions of years ago. Is the situation the same today? Should we obey an evolution-supplied feeling that developed in a completely different world? Remember that evolution destroys almost as many species as it develops because what amounts to survival at one time amounts to extinction at another time under different circumstances.
Suppose sympathy comes from evolution. Would you give all your possessions to someone who gained your sympathy? Hopefully, you would use your ability to reason before you do such a thing. If reason overrules feelings, then why let feelings have any sway over you at all? Why not always subject the situation to reason alone because feelings of sympathy just cloud our judgment?
The feelings that evolution may provide, such as a feeling of sympathy, are manifested by the release of feel-good chemicals in the brain. Is it really moral if our actions are in response to feel-good drugs? Isn't that more like slavery to a drug addiction?
So, as a Christian, I don't feel disarmed by your argument.
If you think you have some points to make in support of your theory, you can alwasy email me.
2007-09-07 00:13:47 · answer #1 · answered by Matthew T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Science deals in "theory." Christians deal in faith. But why would your theory only apply to man since a number of species are "social," yet deprived of morality? There is "something" that sets man apart and it isn't your "theory" of evolution. Do you know what that "something" is? I think you do.
2007-09-13 10:19:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pretty much. Morals are socialized anyway, which pretty much shoots them being given to us by a deity in the foot. And they change over time.
2007-09-06 11:28:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parents are the main role models for moral values.
Have you ever seen Lord of the Flies?
2007-09-06 11:26:20 · answer #4 · answered by Le BigMac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an old sound theory. There is evidence of moral behavior in other primates.
2007-09-06 11:59:42 · answer #5 · answered by novangelis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋