Questions on morality

Originally posted by Fetchmyjunk
So no one can claim they have the right answer because there is no correct answer. But we all know there has to be a correct answer.

A "correct answer" to what? Give me some scenarios.

Originally posted by FMF
I don't see morality as being "an exam" with "an answer key". And I don't see as morality as being like "maths".

You don't think a moral question has a right or a wrong answer?

FMF: Any human being can make a moral judgement on another person's actions. Your constant bleating about how it "makes no sense" to you does not alter this fact of life one jot.

Originally posted by Fetchmyjunk
[b]Of course we can but what's the point of doing that without an objective standard?/b]

Well, why don't you tell us. In your mind, "what's the point" of you judging people?

Originally posted by Fetchmyjunk
You have don't think a moral question has a right or a wrong answer?

Go on, then give me "a moral question" then. I can tell you what I think is the right answer and you can tell me what you think is the right answer.

Originally posted by FMF
A "correct answer" to what? Give me some scenarios.

To a moral question. We have been over this before. Like is rape always wrong?

Originally posted by Fetchmyjunk
To a moral question. We have been over this before. Like is rape always wrong?

We have been over this before. I have posted maybe 50 times on the morality of rape: I condemn it while you think I am open to condoning rape. We've covered it. If there's something new you want to introduce into the conversation, please do.

Originally posted by FMF
We have been over this before. I have posted maybe 50 times on the morality of rape: I condemn it while you think I am open to condoning rape. We've covered it. If there's something new you want to introduce into the conversation, please do.

You say you don't see morality as being like math yet you believe this moral question has a correct answer as does a math problem. I also believe this to be the case and like you I won't ever accept a different answer to that moral question. And neither should any other rational person. So my question is how does an atheist who does not believe in moral absolutes explain that there is only one correct answer to a moral question?

Originally posted by Fetchmyjunk
You say you don't see morality as being like math yet you believe this moral question has a correct answer as does a math problem. I also believe this to be the case and like you I won't ever accept a different answer to that moral question. And neither should any other rational person. So my question is how does an atheist who does not believe in moral absolutes explain that there is only one correct answer to a moral question?

Morality is not like mathematics.

Originally posted by FMF
Morality is not like mathematics.

If it isn't then there is no single correct answer to a moral question.

Originally posted by Fetchmyjunk
If it isn't then there is no single correct answer to a moral question.

Do you believe that 'morality is like mathematics' is a "universal truth"?

Originally posted by Fetchmyjunk
If it isn't then there is no single correct answer to a moral question.

You have stumbled upon the truth. Quit there.

Originally posted by FMF
Do you believe that 'morality is like mathematics' is a "universal truth"?

Comparisons are subjective unless an objective standard of comparison is used. In this case I have no objective standard and only have my opinion.

Originally posted by Ghost of a Duke
You have stumbled upon the truth. Quit there.

I will quit once you explain to me why the moral question, "Is rape always wrong?", has no single correct answer.

Originally posted by Fetchmyjunk
Comparisons are subjective.

Haven't you been comparing your moral sensibilities to my moral sensibilities here for a few weeks now? Has that all been "subjective" on your part?

Originally posted by FMF
Haven't you been comparing your moral sensibilities to my moral sensibilities here for a few weeks now? Has that all been "subjective" on your part?

I was trying to ascertain what objective standard you use to differentiate between right and wrong. I would say it was more of an analysis than a comparison.