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21. The FGM point is a good one.

Sat Jan 28, 2012, 10:06 PM

Jan 2012

Even in the US we vary greatly on issues such as gay marriage and abortion.

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Is there a moral law? [View all] Thats my opinion Jan 2012 OP

They vary Why Syzygy Jan 2012 #1

Good and morality are projections we attached to perceived stimuli. ZombieHorde Jan 2012 #2

"Moral law" tama Jan 2012 #3

I'd say No mr blur Jan 2012 #4

There is a natural moral law but it only applies to the in-group. Jim__ Jan 2012 #5

I think the group can be extended worldwide, but not with the full empathy muriel_volestrangler Jan 2012 #8

Not really FarCenter Jan 2012 #6

In the strictest and most limited sense, yes. rrneck Jan 2012 #7

you and Tama make the same solid point. Thats my opinion Jan 2012 #9

I have no clue if the bee would dance or not dmallind Jan 2012 #12

Mythic histories tama Jan 2012 #13

ONLY mythic histories? dmallind Jan 2012 #24

No tama Jan 2012 #27

In a word, no skepticscott Jan 2012 #15

Humans are a mixed bag. Thats my opinion Jan 2012 #16

Yes, they are, which is exactly the point skepticscott Jan 2012 #17

At least part of the good life has to do with the shadow it casts. Thats my opinion Jan 2012 #18

Most of the writing about Mother Teresa skepticscott Jan 2012 #22

Damn, Scott, it's like he completely ignored everything you just posted. cleanhippie Jan 2012 #19

Call me shocked and astonished skepticscott Jan 2012 #23

No. Social conditioning tells us what is moral and right. darkstar3 Jan 2012 #20

The FGM point is a good one. ZombieHorde Jan 2012 #21

I don't know about a 'moral law' LeftishBrit Jan 2012 #25

Why is it moral to help others Thats my opinion Jan 2012 #26

Except that most life skepticscott Jan 2012 #28