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Hardwired for Morality
On a discussion board in which I occasionally participate, an avowed creationist posted: “We are not descended from monkeys; if we were, we would have… -
Well they claim to get their morality from the Bible…
But I say unto you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of unchastity, makes her an adulteress, and whoever marries a… -
Jesus’s Free Pass?
I read Billy Graham’s “My Answer” on occasion in the Calgary Sun. Today (18 September 2005), he answered the following question: A few years ago… -
Morality is based not on religion
by: Richard I can’t answer on the teaching children part, since I have none nor would I like one or more soon. However, to me,… -
Religion does not teach morality
by: JT I am troubled by the idea that lingers, even among non-believers, that religion is useful for teaching morality. It does not. If anything,… -
The Seventh Commandment: What Is Adultery?
by: Joseph Lewis Editor’s note: This is the second section of Chapter Seven of Joseph Lewis’ book, The 10 Commandments. “Thou shalt not commit adultery.”… -
Belief and Social Virtues
I think we’ve all encountered the claim from some believers that belief in God makes them moral. Without belief, supposedly we non-believers cannot be moral.… -
The Sixth Commandment: Killing and Self-Preservation
by: Joseph Lewis Editor’s note: This is the opening section of Chapter Six of Joseph Lewis’ book, The 10 Commandments. To open a discussion on… -
Some Reflections on Ethics
by: Paul W. Sharkey What is ethics really about? Most people seem to think it is about what is right or wrong, good or bad.… -
What do long-handled spoons have to do with morality?
There’s a parable that was related to my class in school well over 50 years ago which I found ridiculous then, and still find ridiculous…