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Why do people believe in morality?
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[quote:letsgetnihilistic:MV8yMDcyMTk1XzM0ODc2NjczX0VEQjUyNjQ0] [quote:SilverPatriot:MV8yMDcyMTk1XzM0ODc2NTYwXzZGRTFGOEU2] [quote:letsgetnihilistic:MV8yMDcyMTk1XzM0ODc2MzM3Xzg4N0ZFNUIy] [quote:SilverPatriot:MV8yMDcyMTk1XzM0ODc2MzA4XzMzRURBQkUw] If you do not use your inner compass based upon your upbringing and belief system then what guides your heart simply laws fashioned upon those governing to manipulate your behavior to their advantage. In my opinion, the difference was illustrated during Hurricane Irene, which hit our area hard a year ago, and we loaned elderly neighbors an extra propane heater, took our chainsaw, and helped neighbors remove fallen trees. Some fired up the grill and made coffee and snacks and we took care of each other. Far cry from those in urban areas during Hurricane Sandy who are still crying for government help needing water, food and even whining for underwear. [/quote] I've had a job helping elderly alzheimer's patients for over 5 years. Morality has no motivating factor whatsoever in my desire to help people. [/quote] What motivates you and do you merely provide the minimum service provided according to the guidelines or does your heart cause you to reach out with a viable reminder of these peoples past even a small token such as candy. Do remember that filling in the squares is not the same as listening and responding from the heart. [/quote] I give 100% all the time. Why? Because they are helpless and have been abandoned by their family and society, and they have done nothing to deserve the illness that has fallen upon them. They need somebody to step up, so I do it. Not because it is the morally "right" thing to do, or what "God would want me to do," but because I am confident that nobody can provide better care than I can and because I have infinite respect for anybody who has endured more than 70+ years on this terrible planet. [/quote]
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It surprises me how many people who are able to see through other facades erected by the powers that be fail to penetrate the biggest facade of all: morality.
Where in nature is morality based? Where in reality is morality based?
Like so many other issues discussed on this site, morality is just another human construct that has been arbitrarily defined and spoon fed to people in an attempt to control their behavior. So why do people eat it up so eagerly?
PS: Empathy is not necessitated by morality.
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