[Mr. Silverback]

We don’t need no stinking Bible to feel empathy for our fellow man. Altruism is a behavior we can develop from watching other animals. Buy a dog. It will teach you unconditional love.

A whole lot of cultures have had dogs; few have had unconditional love for anyone but their own family members.

If morality all boils down to genetics, why give out the Medal of Honor, or jail sentences?

[BuckeyeForever]

You wrote: “If morality all boils down to genetics, why give out the Medal of Honor, or jail sentences?”
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My response: I didn’t say morality all boils down to genetics. In fact, if you look at my other post directed to you, you will see that I attribute my own belief that stealing is “wrong” (immoral) to things other than a genetic predisposition. Your suggestion that medals be given for socially-desirable conduct, and jail sentences for unacceptable conduct makes perfect sense — even in a world in which no one believes the nonsense in the Bible.