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tronvillain · 04-01-2003, 04:02 PM

Emotions, of which the main emotion responsible for what would traditionally called "moral" behavior would probably be empathy.

justashooter · 04-01-2003, 04:41 PM

christian scriptures may be viewed as anathema to freedom, or they may be viewed as cultural concepts of socialisation by which people may be prevented from damaging the lives of others or themselves.

copernicus · 04-01-2003, 05:23 PM

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Originally posted by Guillaume
As for myself, I have nothing but respect and admiration for heroes such as Stalin, Hitler and Saddam. Born as ordinary men, they were able to take in charge their own life and elevate themselves to the rank of gods. May we forever cherish their memory, they who showed us how incredibly great and noble humans can be !

Guillaume, a more suitable pseudonym for you would be Raskolnikov! But then I wonder if Raskolnikov would have stooped to trolling so shamelessly.

Hot Karl · 04-01-2003, 10:35 PM

copernicus said this too, basically the golden rule. but, i did do some not so moral things when i was younger. i think i came to believe this just on learning thru living

VonEvilstein · 04-02-2003, 03:46 AM

I was brought up to do the Right Thing (capitals required), even Under Adversity.

The Right Thing depends very much on the situation. Fortunately, I was also brought up being taught how to use to mind to attempt to understand the situation, and determine what the Right Thing would be.

The Right Thing, is usually the one that results in the least amount of suffering - this can carry through past the y-axis, and become whatever results in the greatest amount of joy.

This, and "Those who deny another their rights, by that action forfeit the protection of theirs." Which I gues would be similar to the non-backwards Golden Rule.

Straight Hate · 04-04-2003, 11:24 PM

I have yet to flesh out this specifics of it, but my personal code runs along the lines of progression - of society, technology and the ego. To cast aside my 'needs' (read: wants) and insecurities is not always possible, but I do like to think it sets an example for others to follow (or be inspired by) in sort of golden rule sort of way.

meritocrat · 04-12-2003, 07:31 AM

My moral code is clearly defined. I lie and like to be prejudiced (especially against the young).

Sabine Grant · 04-12-2003, 07:50 AM

I lean to agree with Copernicus. Empathy. The principle of not doing onto others what you do not wish to be done onto you. Added to doing for others what you wish could have been done for you.

Feather · 04-12-2003, 08:37 AM

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Originally posted by Sabine Grant
I lean to agree with Copernicus. Empathy. The principle of not doing onto others what you do not wish to be done onto you. Added to doing for others what you wish could have been done for you.

A.k.a. Self Interest.

99Percent · 04-12-2003, 05:13 PM

Rational self-interest.

I try to be as happy as possible without lying to others and specially to myself.

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04-01-2003, 04:02 PM	#21
tronvillain Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 5,658	Emotions, of which the main emotion responsible for what would traditionally called "moral" behavior would probably be empathy.

04-01-2003, 04:41 PM	#22
justashooter Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: york, pa. (birthplace of a nation) Posts: 70	christian scriptures may be viewed as anathema to freedom, or they may be viewed as cultural concepts of socialisation by which people may be prevented from damaging the lives of others or themselves.

04-01-2003, 10:35 PM	#24
Hot Karl Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 842	copernicus said this too, basically the golden rule. but, i did do some not so moral things when i was younger. i think i came to believe this just on learning thru living

04-02-2003, 03:46 AM	#25
VonEvilstein Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: .nl Posts: 822	I was brought up to do the Right Thing (capitals required), even Under Adversity. The Right Thing depends very much on the situation. Fortunately, I was also brought up being taught how to use to mind to attempt to understand the situation, and determine what the Right Thing would be. The Right Thing, is usually the one that results in the least amount of suffering - this can carry through past the y-axis, and become whatever results in the greatest amount of joy. This, and "Those who deny another their rights, by that action forfeit the protection of theirs." Which I gues would be similar to the non-backwards Golden Rule.

04-04-2003, 11:24 PM	#26
Straight Hate Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 4,171	I have yet to flesh out this specifics of it, but my personal code runs along the lines of progression - of society, technology and the ego. To cast aside my 'needs' (read: wants) and insecurities is not always possible, but I do like to think it sets an example for others to follow (or be inspired by) in sort of golden rule sort of way.

04-12-2003, 07:31 AM	#27
meritocrat Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: England Posts: 2,608	My moral code is clearly defined. I lie and like to be prejudiced (especially against the young).

04-12-2003, 07:50 AM	#28
Sabine Grant Talk Freethought Staff Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 32,364	I lean to agree with Copernicus. Empathy. The principle of not doing onto others what you do not wish to be done onto you. Added to doing for others what you wish could have been done for you.

04-12-2003, 05:13 PM	#30
99Percent Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: my mind Posts: 5,996	Rational self-interest. I try to be as happy as possible without lying to others and specially to myself.

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