[stuartcr]

As an example, abortion is morally relative in that, while we agree that it is pre-meditated murder, it is not only condoned, but legalized. How can anything be a moral absolute if it can be condoned and even legalised? I view absolutes, as something which cannot be done, cannot be rationalized. Of course, my definition is relative.

[general_re]

I view absolutes, as something which cannot be done, cannot be rationalized.

I think most people would tend to think of moral absolutes as something that shouldn't be done, regardless of whether or not they can be done. Indeed, if something cannot be done, what would be the point in prohibiting it? After all, the main reason that there are no laws addressing the issue of you flying away just by flapping your arms is that nobody can fly away just by flapping their arms ;)

[exmarine]

As an example, abortion is morally relative in that, while we agree that it is pre-meditated murder, it is not only condoned, but legalized. How can anything be a moral absolute if it can be condoned and even legalised? I view absolutes, as something which cannot be done, cannot be rationalized. Of course, my definition is relative.

You need to think this thru. If I believe abortion is okay or I condone it, I am inventing my own morals about abortion and they are RELATIVE to me (moral relativism). Legal does not equal moral. Hitler had laws against jews that were immoral. Slavery laws were immoral in early U.S. Look, all morals can be rationalized by anyone at any time, it is done all the time. Pro-abortionists "rationalize" that killing the unborn is a choice! With all due respect, you need more thought on this.