Valjean
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Dec 26, 2009
- Messages
- 1,349
- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
- Basic Beliefs
- Vedanta. Many worlds physics, Environmentalism, Socialism.
If religion offers, or even imposes, a deontological moral framework, what motivation is there to develop a strong, internalized morality?Right, right, right. I love it when religionists imply that without their faith, they'd be criminals, because what would be the basis of morality if there wasn't a god? That is so screwed-up it's hard to fathom. 'You mean, the only reason you didn't shoot me and take my wallet is that you believe some stories from Old Palestine? Trust me, I'm steering clear of you if you ever get a subscription to Freethought Today.'
When you're raised walking with crutches you're not likely to develop the strength or balance to walk without external support.