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[–] chirogonemd 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
Because aphorism. Read the fucking comment.
What was recorded in the Beatitudes was Christ speaking. To a crowd. Teaching. A crowd.
Tell me Dead, what do you remember more? The exact wording of workplace ethics from an employee handbook from 10 years ago...or the verbatim phrasing of a Christ quotation from 2000 years ago?
It speaks volumes to my point that people from all over the world, of all ages, and disparate cultures can usually state one of these sayings, even if they've never been inside a church. Appreciate that for a moment.
You have your answer. I didn't even need to appeal to the esoteric.
[–] antiracistMetal 1 point 0 points 1 point (+1|-1) ago
Morality does not rely on metaphysics.
[–] chirogonemd 1 point 0 points 1 point (+1|-1) ago
I do say I do believe it does I do.
[–] antiracistMetal 1 point 0 points 1 point (+1|-1) ago
Yes, in taoism. And Hinduism. And Christianity.
But not in utilitarianism. Deontology. Or virtue ethics.