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I believe that theft is always wrong, but then think about the starving person who steals food - how do I judge this? I am uncomfortable about abortion, particularly late-term abortion, and euthanasia. But I can not bring myself to condemning those who perform abortions or euthanasia. Here I see no moral absolutes.
I consider lying to be immoral if done gratuously or for selfish reasons, but accept that lying for a genuinely good reason, such as to avoid suffering or distress, is wholly justified. As usual, I'm a fence-sitter.
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Do traditional atheists believe in moral absolutes?
I am not sure what a traditional atheist is, after all if someone does not believe in religion then there is not much scope for different schools of nonbelief. It should also be noted that atheists are just as diverse in their beliefs and values as are Christians, Muslims or Hindus. I think most atheists believe in moral absolutes, but not necessarily moral absolutism. They accept that some things are always morally wrong - such as murder and rape. That is a moral absolute. But they may accept the right to self-defence, even if, in the extreme, this requires taking the life of another person. They believe that theft is always wrong, but then think about the starving person who steals food - how do we judge this? Some are uncomfortable about abortion, particularly late-term abortion, and euthanasia, but can not bring themselves to condemning those who perform abortions or euthanasia. Here I see no moral absolutes. Lying is immoral if done gratuously or for selfish reasons, but most atheists would accept that lying for a genuinely good reason, such as to avoid suffering or distress, is wholly justified. Once again, a distinction can be drawn between moral absolutes and moral absolutism.
What is moral absolutes?
all of the avobe
Is an act ethical if it is approved by God?
Another answer from our community:Find the answer in your heart, it will come to you , see in your beliefs and do what you think is right.
Who created the moral argument?
One of the arguments for the existence of God, which points out that ethics are without absolutes apart from God
When was Absolutes - album - created?
Absolutes - album - was created on 1997-11-04.
What are the moral remedies believe to be the cure of world manadies?
What are the moral remediesbelieve to be the cure of world manadies?
What is the moral of the book The Hunger Games?
The moral of the Hunger Games is to stand up for what you believe in and what you think is right.
What is the moral of Anne of Green Gables?
the moral is to believe in yourself and just know that know one can take that away from you
Theological voluntarists believe that?
moral principles are established by God's will.
What do Consequentialists believe are the central part of moral action is?
Consequences
What is the moral lesson of Anne of Green Gables?
the moral is to believe in yourself and just know that know one can take that away from you
What is the moral to the story Trojan horse?
The moral is that just because you want to believe in something doesn't mean you shouldn't examine it
