Is there an unchanging standard of morality that applies to all people throughout the world?

Question

why, or why not?

Answer 1

not yet-not even sure all are hoping for one yet--maybe someday--good question--smile and enjoy the night

Answer 2

I don't think so. Individual judgement seems to counter the idea of all people being held to the same standard.

People here seem to refer to the Bible quite a bit, so it might be instructive to look at a couple of examples from it. Consider Moses' time. He went up into the mountain, received a higher law (the people were 'preparing to go up and meet the Lord' at that time), broke those tablets and gave them the lesser Law of Moses. Christ comments on this too. He says God did it 'because of the hardness of their hearts.' In other words, they weren't ready for it yet. They certainly would be judged by the Law of Moses, while later Christians would be judged by the different morality Christ outlined.

As to whether there is a unique ideal code of conduct I think remains an open question. I suppose one would have to ask God.

Answer 3

I think in some ways yes there are some absolutes but much like Confucius's idea of propriety it is necessary to have flexibility such as justice tempered with mercy and a system of checks and balances to help retard corruption as well as some well thought wisdom to prevent overzealous impact like cruel and unusual punishment . Maybe some unchanging postulates to base a broad system that is contoured to specifics both static and changing. the values of morality can be determined in timeless fashion with room for change .For instance the value of human life ;We don't believe in killing but draw an exception in the case of unavoidable self defense.
Given enough time money interest and research these precepts can probably even eliminate vengeance from the justice system make everyone's lives safer and care for the criminals who are victims of either mental defect or environmental process. Separate the criminal from society but rather than torturing him treat him humanely and look for means to rehabilitate if possible . Statistics show higher numbers of incarcerations actually raise the crime rate according to FBI studies.

Answer 4

Yes, for the same reason that the law of gravity applies to all people throughout the world. Just because someone doesn't know about/agree with a principle does not mean that principle does not apply.

Answer 5

Yes, the two Great Commandments have not been improved upon for 2,000 years - "Love God above all else and your Neighbor as yourself."

If every human on earth would wake up every morning, pray and apply that teaching, we could have universal peace, no hunger, no genocide, and no religious wars.

Imagine...

Answer 6

well no there isnt,
morality is a perspective of the person in question. some people follow morality of belief systems and religions. others dont. Some have less stringent morality then others.

its all subjective.

Answer 7

No because morality is largely a matter of culture and different societies adapting to different circumstances.

Answer 8

No.

Our diverse cultures don't allow us to adhere to a single standard of morality.

Answer 9

As far as God is concerned,yes

As far as man is concerned,truthfully no.People will act as though they believe in absolutes,but in reality,especially on the individual level,many believe in moral relativism.

Answer 10

Yes.

"Don't commit acts that will destabilize your social system."

It evolved with our species, and expresses itself through the moral laws of many different religions and philosophies.