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

Christians and Atheists are not separated by an adiabatic
wall of influence and exchange. So it is quite easy for a few atheists
to say, "well, look .... see .... ". A whole group of people
growing up in a society and culture that has gradually developed
(by grace) a strong valuation of human life, liberty, and
individuality over a very long history of stable feedback of
these ideas, cannot then turn around and say, "Oh well it's
obviously the best solution." The whole valuation system is
dependent on what one believes, so it is circular reasoning. Why
should this be "best"?

We take it for granted that we have great monuments of our
achievement standing before us, and it seems like they will
last forever. In a way, perhaps, but a short walk along the Roman
aqueducts might serve as a good reminder of how great the
ancient world was and how quickly it dissolved.

So I question the relevance of comparing believers in a
religion (be it Christian or Buddhist or some other faith)
with atheists. What is maybe more of value with scripture
is that God's law will not change even if the world around
us does fall apart. It's authority lies in its long history of
growth and understanding, not in any specific instance of
some over-emphasized law.

by Grace we proceed,
Wayne

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Received on Thu Nov 2 22:32:41 2006