mgb wrote:
William wrote:
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Replying to post 15 by mgb]
The only true basis for morality is the value of life and a moral person is someone who values all life.
What do you mean by "life" and "Value"?
Theists understand that life is sacred and this is the basis of morality.
What does that actually mean though, "Life is sacred" you haven't said?
Humanists can echo this understanding by seeing that life has value.
Are you saying that this is what you mean by "Life is sacred"? That life has
"value".
What is meant by that, as far as you understand it?
Do you think that your life is valuable enough to merit respect from others?
I do not judge myself or others based on such assumptions.
Whether others respect me or not is inconsequential to how I see myself.
Peoples theologies 'see' me as many things, most of which are disrespectful in relation to their beliefs. There seems little point in my going along with their beliefs such as they are, because that would only allow for them to have power of influence over my thoughts on
WHO I AM. I am 'valued' as inferior through the lens of their beliefs and subsequent estimates. Why would I submit to their proclamation of
WHO I AM or what 'value' they 'see' in me and my 'life' according to their beliefs?