Coberst- May I suggest that what you learned at Sunday school, or school generally, as 'morals' was in fact a Code of Conduct....
I agree, Ellis--BTW, I hope you do not mind my edit. Then I heard you add: "But please do not dictate to me, even when you may be right. I just do
not like being bossed around."
Mostly, such codes of conduct embody "The Golden Rule"--that is, treat other people as you would like them to treat you.
Again I agree.
Then I heard you say: "I especially do not like it when certain nations and/or religions try to dictate they think is the "true, correct and moral imperative" which we all need to follow. I agree.
And then you added: "Are there certain codes of conduct within religions and/or nations which others find immoral, or distasteful? Certainly there are." I agree, you are right.
Finally, you added: "I think a common morality exists--we all need to allow it to show itself."
OK! Let's dialogue about the best way of going about letting this happen.
