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To: Aquinasfan
The claim by "cultural conservatives" that morals are somehow universal is, beyond being just plain wrong,...

Some moral values are consistent among cultures, such as not committing murder, theft, assault, or fraud. They can better be described as "ethics".

This looks like a contradiction to me. All you've done is called "morals," "ethics." In reality, there is no difference.

The distinction between those things seen as universally wrong and those which are not is clear. The former have victims.

-Eric

201 posted on 05/19/2004 8:07:20 AM PDT by E Rocc (It takes a village to raise a child. The village is Washington. You are the child. - PJ O'Rourke)
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To: E Rocc

"...the former have victims..."

I think you're attempting to clear the air on the definitions a bit--but be careful. Many have claimed that prostitution is a "victimless" crime.

There are some immoralities which APPEAR to be victimless.


209 posted on 05/19/2004 8:26:37 AM PDT by ninenot (Minister of Membership, TomasTorquemadaGentlemen'sClub)
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To: E Rocc
The distinction between those things seen as universally wrong and those which are not is clear. The former have victims.

Are you endorsing the fundamental libertarian axiom, do unto others unless they don't want you to? Are you endorsing the idea of "victimless crimes"?

225 posted on 05/19/2004 9:00:36 AM PDT by Aquinasfan (Isaiah 22:22, Rev 3:7, Mat 16:19)
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