PHLA11H3 Lecture : infanticide
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The author argued that morality does not need religion at its foundation. He supported this argument by debating against three unsound premises. He started by studying the connection between morality and religion. Morality can be defined as principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong. Moral code can be used to evaluate and criticize a person or society s behavior. It can be expressed in duty, rights, justice or regrets and guilt about wrong committed. Religion, on the other hand, is the belief in transcendental certitude that create and control nature and us. It can be expressed in prayers and worships to god to show gratefulness for wealth and remorse for guilt. There seems no necessary connection deduced from these two distinctive terms. According to the author, religion is even detrimental to the flourishing of moral conduct. It s commonly accepted by theists that religion motivate people not to do wrong, but right.
