Should everyone find their own truth?
Or are there some givens in all societies that are constant, and even part of our conscience?
Should everyone just do what is right in their own eyes, like moral relativism?
Ethical standards in each of us are real, even if we don’t always live up to them…
What about murder, rape, stealing, telling lies, bribery, immorality, abortion, euthanasia? Are they right or wrong?
We should be careful in making our judgements here. Do they reflect our family background, our community, our government or something higher?
A universal law maker?
If we accept there is universal right and wrong, good and evil, we then have to acknowledge there must be a moral law maker, such as God.
However, if we consider ourselves to be just an insignificant part of a vast, random and purposeless universe, why should we feel strongly about what is right and wrong? To be consistent, Secular Atheism should hold this view.
Personally, I believe there is a universal right and wrong. I base that on the Bible, the book passed down accurately through the centuries. That topic deserves a full Post for those who may be sceptical of my statement!
The Ten Commandments are a good start to universal right and wrong. I read each as “You will be happy if you …”
The “Golden Rule” of Jesus works well too.
So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.
Matthew 7:12 (NIV) (http://www.laridian.com)
Where do you get your right and wrong from?
