[G. Stolyarov II]

You think that morality can only be instituted by a superior authority, imposed with a vehement force on us inferior insects by an all-mighty omnipotent super-overlord that is somehow omniscient yet allows for our free will. Yet Religion and Morality are not one and the same (though religions put forth their own [flawed] versions of morality) and morality does not need to be some arbitrary external dictum. Morality, according to Rand, is derived from OBJECTIVE CONSIDERATIONS OF THE EXTERNAL REALITY, the absolute requirements of man's survival, which recommend that he use his OWN mind, NOT that of a superior authority (for no such being demonstrably exists) as the mechanism for evaluating right or wrong in relation to his only proper core aim, individual life (in all of its facets: survival, prosperity, and transformation of the natural status quo to suit one's desires).

"The moral is the chosen. Morality ends where a gun begins." ~ Ayn Rand

May I also add that morality ends where threats of "eternal damnation" in the case of disobedience begin?

[templar]

You think that morality can only be instituted by a superior authority, imposed with a vehement force on us inferior insects by an all-mighty omnipotent super-overlord that is somehow omniscient yet allows for our free will.

I think that you need to learn the use of words of loigic, rather than emotive judgment.

Bye.