I do not mean to imply with the title that one of the most central and greatest truths of all time is now dated and therefore be classed into 'old' and 'new.' Not at all. However, the perspectives and mindsets are reeling. I am really bad about giving out absolutes. I am often called upon to grudgingly admit that I just don't know. Well now I do it with unclenched fists. My question: What is morality? We all seem to know that it is what will hold everything together. The Christian faith bases it on the Word of God, the Bible. I feel like the world has come to view it as, if it doesn't hurt anyone then it isn't wrong. Well that seems like a pretty solid definition. A definition that no doubt politically correct thinkers would applaude with a smug look. But one that Christians may have a hard time tangibly justifying. They will realize that there are a few 'no-nos' that they may not quite have an explanation for as to "how it hurts." While it strains in explanation, it cries "duh" in sense. If an omniscient God says it's wrong it is wrong. But we are all over reason these days. Fact trumps belief in interplanetary eyes. So this blog is centered on feedback. My question is not a thesis for me to answer. It is for you.
What is morality?
Morality is just a set of standards for a particular social group. Morality is a man-made thing, therefore it is not really real. what may be moral to one society may be totally immoral to another.
ReplyDelete"Human beings, all over the earth,
have this curious idea that they ought to behave in a certain way,
and cannot really get rid of it."
- C. S. Lewis
Well, that's my opinion.
Very interesting subject.
ReplyDeleteMorality, could indeed be- piety.
There is piety, and then there is love.
Where a man's treasure is, there his heart will be also.
Moral Conduct... I like that you've written this."Morality is a man made set of rules..." my Papa says. I don't know why you are questioning morality. You know what it is Mitch. This reminds me of something like a walk at the rec. park. When you question if something is morally wrong in specifics then you are using excuses.
ReplyDeleteHomosexuality is an obvious offense and sin. However, how is it hurting anyone? What about lying even a little white lie to be specific. You tell your old grandmother that her country steak is still just as good as when she didn't have arthritis in her hands and was half blind in her eyes. She smiles and laughs. While she turns around you throw what you can to the dog.
Even Buddha lived a good life. He brought so much peace and joy to many people’s lives. He knew how to live a morally good and excellent life. It doesn't necessarily hold everything together. Good men make big mistakes in the eyes of our nations and behind closed doors. There are bad men who do good things what is their creed? Nothing saves them and nothing comes of their morality in the end. This is totally straying I know.
There is no use in living a moral life unless you want a good life. You will reap a harvest of what you have sown. It’s not rocket science or religion it is the way of life. Morality is a choice and a commitment. It doesn’t hurt anyone… Somethin’ has got to give.