Re: [asa] An Evolutionary Theory of Right and Wrong

*Does the bible tell us it is always wrong?*

*Sigh*. The problem is that you are playing off an impoverished view of
Christian ethics. The Bible doesn't say "don't kick Pim in the knee," but
that doesn't make it ok. The Bible isn't some kind of rule book where
anything not mentioned is just fine. It presents general principles for the
most part.

*My personal position on child slavery and pedophilia is irrelevant in these
matters.
*
I think your personal position matters a great deal, because it shows how
you derive an ethical position. Why can't you just answer the question?

On 11/2/06, Pim van Meurs <pimvanmeurs@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Does the bible tell us it is always wrong? Why should my opinion matter
here? We are discussing whether or not we as Christians have a foundation
for our morality while such is lacking for atheists. My personal position on
child slavery and pedophilia is irrelevant in these matters.
>
>
> The question: Is child slavery and pedophilia always wrong is easier to
answer historically speaking when it comes to child slavery: I believe I
quoted from parts of the bible which suggests that this may not always be
wrong and pedophilia: Greek relationships between older men and younger boys
were considered acceptable.
>
>
>
> As is usual with concepts of morality, they do change over time, even
though they are often based on very similar foundations.
>
>
> So let me ask you a question: Over the ages of time has child slavery and
pedophilia been always wrong in all biblical traditions? How about other
cultures? I remember a recent case of polygamy and young girls which was
based on interpretations of biblical teachings, misplaced or not, where
prophets often took multiple wives
>
>
>
>
>
> On Nov 2, 2006, at 9:08 AM, David Opderbeck wrote:
>
> Anyway, Pim, you still haven't answered the question: is child slavery
and pedophilia always wrong?
>

To unsubscribe, send a message to majordomo@calvin.edu with
"unsubscribe asa" (no quotes) as the body of the message.
Received on Thu Nov 2 12:43:05 2006