Jul 28, 2015

I have some questions for everyone that comes into this thread. I ask that everyone take them seriously, hear me out, and contribute to this discussion to your best ability while being open and honest. You can also ask your own questions as long as it doesn't derail the conversation. This thread will require some critical thinking.

First question: Do you believe that humans have a conscience? In other words, do you believe that we, as humans, can sense what's right or wrong and know deep down in our hearts what is moral and immoral?

If your answer is no, explain why.
If you don't know if you believe or are conflicted, expand on your thoughts and how you feel.

If your answer is yes, give examples of what you feel are moral and immoral. Then answer this next question. Why is it so hard to be moral but easy to be immoral?



I am looking to expand this conversation beyond just the questions that were already asked. I geniunely want to know your true feelings and perspective so we can accomplish something positive in this thread. I appreciate you reading everything I had to say throughly and I hope we can gain knowledge and perspective from each other, use those two things in a good way, and bond with each other.


With that being said, discuss.

 

Jul 28, 2015

I agree with pretty much everything you said. I was thinking these past couple of days about something similar to what you are conveying. Everyone is born and develops beliefs of what is right and what is wrong as they grow older. The fact of the matter is that what is right or wrong is subjective and context-dependent. It may be wrong in someone's opinion to give to the poor because it enables them to live off of other people's things instead of working for their own. Another one's opinion may be that it's right to give to the poor because it is good to treat people how you want to be treated. The problem is that everyone's ideologies of what's right and wrong were influenced by various people and things either directly or indirectly. What do you think the commonality is specifically? if that makes any sense and if you are able to put it in words

 

Jul 28, 2015

Thought this was a Michael Jackson song appreciation thread..

I'm out