Where does MORALITY ORIGINATE FROM?
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Where can we find those free people, coty?\n\nJenni, tell me, how do we enforce morality? Morality has to be ingrained.  It has to be in examples seen and heard every day, from different sources.  TV? Turn it on.  What do you see? Trash?  Radio? What do you hear? More trash? People cheating, lying, stealing, killing, cursing, drinking, doing drugs? Morality is learned from our national and community leaders (who have failed abysmally to establish high standards, either party), newspapers, TV, radio, schools, peers, other adult acquaintances, and of course from parents and other adult family members.  You sound like a moral, caring person, but how many of them are out there?
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That our ethics and morals, the rules we live by in our societies, have developed specifically because they increase our survival and the survival of our children.  Those that act in a "moral" way-that do not kill others, that stay with the family to protect it, that aid others and make close freindships, are more likely to have the genes passed on, and that at least some of this attitude is genetic to begin with, so "moral" genes become predominant over time- Moral itself almost being defined as that which aids in survival of the society as a whole.
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I would like to agree with that statement, but I don't believe it's entirely correct.  People develop morality in part because of social conditioning, but also partly from instinct; the invisible man would have no need for morality, but he most likely would still have some.  People do have a tendency to make mental connections that truly baffle- assigning personalities to our cars, talking to plants, believing that some supernatural being is always watching (whether its God or Santa is up to you).  The fact of the matter is, that left to their own devices, most people are intrinsically good and honest for whatever reason.  (I think it's delusion, others call it nobility.)\n\nThis was demonstrated in the book "Blink" by Malcom Gladwell.  He describes a bagel supplier that operated on the "honor system".  Just a box was left for money, while bagels were self service- dropped off in dozens of offices all over town, fresh each morning.  Even the most dishonest office lunchrooms where the brave entrepeneur did business still paid for more than 75% of their bagels- while most of his client offices had rates closer to 95%.
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I would say morality is taking a backseat to technology.  I don't agree that a decline in morality is due to technological innovation, but you hit the nail on the head with the Rome comparison.  History tells us that society as a whole reaches a plateau, then starts to decline.  \nGood question.
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Given the Idea that we have Free will, I would have to say that humans are inherently neutral. it is not the way we are made that gives us that distinction of good or bad. It has a lot more to do with the way we are raised, not just by our parents, but by everything that we encounter in life, on the tele, Internet, everywhere. It has been argued that in seeing a act you are more likely to accept it as acceptable and the more you see this basic scenario, the more likely you are to take part in the same act. \nWith this in mind I believe that not only are we influenced by the world, but that we are naturally neutral and can therefore easily go from one extreme to the other not only in the Span of a lifetime but as seem in recent cases in the same ten minute span.
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You question has an assumption that secular people have no morals of right and wrong.  This is religious bias that has been taught to children.  The word "Secular" can mean anyone from any other religion but their own.  \n\nThrough out history, this type of thinking has created more wars and loss of live than any other reason.  It hearkens back to the Crusades where the Christians fought the Islams.  \n\nPeople in general know right from wrong.  I believe our society is falling apart because of lack of education and opportunity.  Why are there rich people and poor people.  Rich people commit crimes just as much as poor people do.  The media is good at sensationalizing the plight of the poor as being "Bad".  \n\nThis of course is only my opinion.  I do not subscribe to the religious bigotry of blame those who are different.
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They are just perceptions and only relative to each person.\n\n2000 years ago, is was moral to have slaves. \n100 years ago, it was moral to listen to your pope.\n400 years ago, it was moral to listen to your king.\n\neveryone has a different morality, regardless of religon or culture.
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I wouldn't say "down the toilet," but I would definitely say as a society, we are less moral than we were 50 years ago.  God is the source of morality.  As more people turn away from God, more people have an empty pit in their souls, which they fill with immorality.
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No.  Morality CANNOT be based on God.  Does God command certain things should be done simply on a whim or does he command certain things are good or bad because they ARE good or bad?  If God commanded that it was good to go out and kill people would it be good?  Heck no!  Killing would still be bad.  Thus, good and bad cannot be based on God because God must use some kind of rationale to determine what is good and bad.  Why do we need God to figure this out?  It is perfectly logical that it is not a good thing to kill other people, so we do not need God to tell us that or determine any other moral questions.\n\nUse your mind.  It's much better than mindlessly following the bible like a sheep.
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An infuriating paradox, isn't it? Immorality has secured many parts of the world, but not all. \nContrary to popular belief, morality is making a comeback. We have the technology age to thank for this. The Information Age has turned the tables on people who formerly relied on people not finding out. If you've kept track of politicians across the nation, more and more are being uncovered for this or that political infraction. Crooked politicians are finding it harder and harder to survive. More and more states and municipalities are adopting laws and policies outlining a code of conduct.\nI truly believe that were it not for the moral man, these shifts in ethics and accountability would not have begun. \nDon't get caught up in the drama of movie making. Remember, the producers will do anything to grasp your attention. Flowery quotes can only seem to live in fictional backdrops these days. As long as each of us does their part in preserving morality, I think moral man will survive.
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Good and evil are judgements.  People make judgements all the time, whether they live in a "civilized society" or not.  Of course, what makes a society "civilized" is that its morality has evolved over time.  As society progresses, we figure out more things that work and more things that are counterproductive.  Remember, it was only recently that women had the right to vote.
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Ok, this is the thing. As far as morality is concerned there is no real right and wrong. That is totally determined by the person who is in the situation. Society has a grander scale on which they see things as right or wrong but then again society doesn't enter into this question.
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In addition to various factual questions (such as how many people on both sides might have been killed in an invasion, or whether hostilities might have been ended without an invasion or the bombs), you'll want to define the terms.  Yes, moral/justified are two differet words, but they may or may not have different meanings in context; it depends on your values.  If morality is everying to you, than moral = justified.  If morality is not your highest value, then there must be some other values by which you measure what is justified.
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Most morality is socially constructed, but some are so evident (do not murder, do not steal) that they are universally accepted. However, even these are open to question during certain circumstances (killing during war, stealing food to feed starving children).\n\nThe social construction of morality allows for a social contract that is vibrant and meets the needs of society as it changes. The religious foundation of morality creates a rigid, unyielding moral structure that leads to culture wars and ultimately the rejection of the religion. (See how England became Anglican instead of Roman Catholic.)
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It comes from within. Purge yourself of any wrong doings, make amends where needed. Live a morally fulfilling life and it will come.
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confucius (551-479 BC) or kung-fu-zi was an ethical philosopher that (still) dominates  chinese moral values.\nhis defination of patriotism defines official moral and political doctrine since Han dynasty, until today.\n3 doctrines (or religions, if you consider buddhism & confucianism as religions) dominates chinese moral values until today : confucianism, buddhiam & taoism. these 3 doctrines interwoven each other so tightly, that even many chinese are confused. \nto answer your question, 'NO' is the answer. confucianism is not a religion, although some chinese pray to 'him' for luck in examinations *roll eyes*