One thing you’ll notice about those who claim
“morality doesn’t require God” -
they always define “moral behavior” in accordance with
their own actual behavior choices.
So, by self-definition, they are “moral” people.
“morality doesn’t require God” -
they always define “moral behavior” in accordance with
their own actual behavior choices.
So, by self-definition, they are “moral” people.
True for believers as well.
A "personal" god is a running fad with the religious community. It seems that everyone seems to know god and exactly what he wants, which obviously differs from person to person.
You're just as likely to have a Christian disagree with another Christian on what is "moral" as you would a Christian and a non-believer.
Likewise, the “morality doesn’t require God” crowd usually defines morals the same as those established BY God.
Even they see the wisdom of “Love thy neighbor as thyself” and “Do unto others....”.
They just come up with all kinds of convoluted reasons why they can justify agreeing with Scripture without just coming out and admitting that it’s right because....