[Sir Francis Dashwood]

One does not need to be Jewish or Christian or a member of any other religion to follow the Golden Rule.

Morality and all of its associated ideals are rooted entirely in the presupposition some higher power defines what is correct for human behavior.

The "Golden Rule" is LUKE 6:31. "And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise," ...

[LeGrande]

Morality and all of its associated ideals are rooted entirely in the presupposition some higher power defines what is correct for human behavior.

Scroll down to the Prisoners dilemma. No higher power is needed.

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[Deut28]

“Morality and all of its associated ideals are rooted entirely in the presupposition some higher power defines what is correct for human behavior.”

I agree with your point, but the reality is that the heart of atheism is the elevation of one’s self to that higher power that defines what is correct for human behavior. In that way the presupposition of the higher power is honored in atheistic arguments.

Everyone worships God. Those that claim otherwise have only posited themselves as God.