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Scriptures tell us that God is immoral.
Religion points to God as the source of morality. Yet God himself
is immoral and his laws privilege a small group of people
while oppressing the rest.
We do not need a supernatural being to tell us it is wrong to
do harm. Basing morality on God is abdicating responsibility for
one's own reasoning and actions.
Apologies, but this section is not ready.
For a discussion of some of the issues, see
Protect us from infection
and
One commandment will do.
The topic will be fully explored on this page in
December 2008.
Next:
Chapter Six: Section 3
True ethics
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Are atheists immoral?
Religion makes a strong claim to morality - only God and faith,
apparently, keep us moral.
It's a nice idea, but it's totally false. A close examination of
religion indicates how immoral it is - only humanist values
guarantee a truly ethical approach to life.
6.1: Defining morality
What's good for us?
6.2: God's morals
... leave much to be desired
6.3: True ethics
Human welfare is paramount
6.4: Sex: general principles
Sexual morality is simple, at least in theory.
6.5: Sex: a broad spectrum
Tastes vary
6.6: Sex: Telling the children
Protecting and educating
6.7: Abortion
An ethical approach
6.8: Humane justice
What is it?
6.9: Euthanasia
Dying with dignity
6.10: Drugs
A moral issue?
6.11: And more
Morality for every occasion
Finished this chapter? Move on to
Chapter 7
Beyond Religion
How do you live when you realize that religion is false?
Do you descend into despair? Lead a life of crime and
depravity?
The opposite, actually. Atheists appear more likely to live
moral, happier lives than those who are stuck in superstition.
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If God existed, he would...
admire the beauty of a universe that he did not create
recognize that eternity is meaningless
deny both heaven and hell
disown all men and women who speak in his name
denounce the harm caused by religious "morality"
help the human race to thrive without him
If God existed, he would be an atheist.
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