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To: Sacajaweau
"If everyone did it, what would happen?"

Since I was about 10 years old, I've asked myself that question in exactly those words to self-discover moral behavior.

Religion, ethics, and other systematic training and principles are also welcome. But if everyone just looked at that question and behaved accordingly, the world would be much better off.

7 posted on 12/11/2012 10:14:40 AM PST by Uncle Miltie (BOHICA eGOP!)
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To: Uncle Miltie
If everyone did it, what would happen?"

Congratulations! You've discovered Kant's principle of universality.

25 posted on 12/11/2012 11:11:47 AM PST by Martin Tell (ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it)
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To: Uncle Miltie
Exactly.

I was a little Catholic girl, about age 9. On Easter Sunday, my brother and I were delivering newspapers. It was a HUGE route.

Someone gave us an Easter Basket with plenty of candy. I took one piece and realized that I had broken my midnight fast (to receive communion).

I decided that no harm would be done and received communion.

It was many years later that I found out that these were man made rules and while useful, were subject to change and circumstance. There is no required fasting at this time.

31 posted on 12/11/2012 12:04:59 PM PST by Sacajaweau
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