Well, we can and do develop as humans. Some of us follow an external framework and apply it internally. Some of us allow our internal frameworks to dictate what we follow externally. Some of find the harmony for both. Can we impose such a framework on society without running into the limitations of religions or dictator like political systems? If, as individuals, we develop and follow our own moral compass, can our greater societies naturally develop moral frameworks? I think harmony for both is possibly and in my life occurs naturally. Is it possible for everyone? Is it possible for a majority? My guess is that it would depend of the beliefs of the individuals in the society.
On Apr 4, 11:14 am, frantheman <[email protected]> wrote: > On 4 Apr., 14:03, Molly Brogan <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Morality is simple if it comes from inside and moves out. To examine > > the external benefits of it is to examine its effects, and they are > > worth examining if that shows us the path to that place within us from > > which our morality naturally flows. > > I have no problem with this at all, Molly. A truly internalised and > accepted morality frees itself more and more from rules and precepts, > whether it is expressed as some kind of Kantian moral imperative (a > formulation I personally find useful) or in some other fashion. This, > however, seems to me to be an aspect of personal (call it spiritual, > if you will) development, which not all (if indeed many) reach. In one > sense, it is always something on the horizon - to borrow imagery from > a theological context, an eschatological reality; a mixture of the now > and the not-yet. One of your paradox moments! > > But, to move to a more commonplace level, my original question centred > more on the necessity for finding a basis for moral conduct for > society in general. It's about building a framework within which we > can all develop as humans. An affirmation of the moral aspect of > humanity is needed for a confident affirmation of secular, pluralist > society, not only to counter ignorant accusations from narrow-minded > purveyors of many religious viewpoints who claim that the secular, > liberal view of society is amoral or immoral. > > Francis --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups ""Minds Eye"" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Minds-Eye?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
