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Can someone explain all this "relative morals" thing?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Israel Oct 12, 2012. 51 Replies 0 Likes

Some time ago I watched a discussion between Sam Harris and Craig, and I must admit, I'm confused about this "relative morality" concept. After a little research (very little though) I found this one…Continue

Tags: Ethics, Morality, Relative

Atheist meetings, are they bound to fail?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Lucas M. Tavares Feb 8, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes

The first Brazilian national meeting will take place next sunday , February 12th, in almost every state in Brazil. There are many comments on how this kind of meeting usually doesn't work, and most…Continue

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Does religion affect our morals?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Lucas M. Tavares Nov 21, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Let me give my opinion: I think religion helped define what we understand as right or wrong, and, as it is not going to simply vanish in the next few generations, it will still have a role in the…Continue

Greetings from a Brazilian atheist

Started this discussion. Last reply by Reg The Fronkey Farmer Nov 6, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Hi, I'm Lucas, I'm 17 and I've been an atheist ever since I understood what it meant to be one. Just heard of the site from Twitter and I hope to meet lots of nice people around here. Thanks!Continue

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Israel replied to Lucas M. Tavares's discussion 'Can someone explain all this "relative morals" thing?'

"Short answer to your post is..... context Long answer to your post... is no of course its not anything I want to do, it's just a matter of how its done... its like violence... some people out there might think "cauing pain" is always…"

Oct 12, 2012

onecae replied to Lucas M. Tavares's discussion 'Can someone explain all this "relative morals" thing?'

"Those who do not know how to live must make a merit of dying. -George Bernard Shaw Living for someone takes a different kind of understanding than dying for someone. I mean, once you've decided to be here living, it becomes personal, full…"

Oct 11, 2012

Lucas M. Tavares replied to Lucas M. Tavares's discussion 'Can someone explain all this "relative morals" thing?'

"Thanks!"

Oct 8, 2012

onecae replied to Lucas M. Tavares's discussion 'Can someone explain all this "relative morals" thing?'

"I am the one looking at the screen."

Oct 7, 2012

onecae replied to Lucas M. Tavares's discussion 'Can someone explain all this "relative morals" thing?'

"Thank you for listing prerequisites for understanding you – parent, professor, boss. Note that I am not giving you a reading list; I can, but I think there’s a better way. Suppose for the purpose of this blog that we can understand each…"

Oct 7, 2012

onecae replied to Lucas M. Tavares's discussion 'Can someone explain all this "relative morals" thing?'

"The thing is that although the Bible exists, "god" doesn't exist. So, who was 'approving rape (and murder)'? Is it still being approved? If it's not still being approved, then why does it still happen?"

Oct 7, 2012

onecae replied to Lucas M. Tavares's discussion 'Can someone explain all this "relative morals" thing?'

"sometimes"

Oct 7, 2012

onecae replied to Lucas M. Tavares's discussion 'Can someone explain all this "relative morals" thing?'

"It's hard to determine what another persons thinks the word 'god' means. There's a long history justifying your belief that your statements about it would be picked apart by others- they might even ignore your statements…"

Oct 7, 2012

Dale Headley replied to Lucas M. Tavares's discussion 'Can someone explain all this "relative morals" thing?'

"I think the fact that the Bible is replete with examples of God approving rape (and murder) illustrates the concept of “relative morality” quite well. "

Oct 7, 2012

Dave Gibbs replied to Lucas M. Tavares's discussion 'Can someone explain all this "relative morals" thing?'

"Yes! A common argument against absolute morality (objective morality from say, god) is that the person arguing for absolute morality accepts a book that claims to be the word of god, yet condones rape—or whichever evil that this absolute…"

Oct 7, 2012

Unseen replied to Lucas M. Tavares's discussion 'Can someone explain all this "relative morals" thing?'

"18 “But I said to their children in the wilderness, ‘Do not walk in the statutes of your fathers, nor observe their judgments, nor defile yourselves with their idols. 19 I am the Lord your God:…"

Oct 7, 2012

Israel replied to Lucas M. Tavares's discussion 'Can someone explain all this "relative morals" thing?'

"So I was even more curious about the little dilemma you think was there and I looked through a Christian site on the topic and sure enough I found 2 great verses that show what I mean about obeying parents... you don't ALWAYS have to obey…"

Oct 6, 2012

Israel replied to Lucas M. Tavares's discussion 'Can someone explain all this "relative morals" thing?'

"Hey I just my input on your post. Some people might read it and think that, that's what Christians think. I'm a Christian so I'm typing this for people out there and yourself. I think you missed some Christian values while posting…"

Oct 6, 2012

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Your Religious Status: Atheist

About Me:: Just a regular teenager, also an atheist, a humanist and a secularist.

Age: 13-18

Relationship Status: Single

Why are you here?: I'm here because I wolud really like to know more people who are atheists, and also to have a space to talk freely, learn and evolve.

The religion you left: Was never a part of one

Why you left your religion.: I never really had a religion, but I only realized I was an ahteist a few years ago, reading about it.

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How did you hear about Think Atheist?: Through Twitter.

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