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Do you need moral guidance?
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http://www.channel4.c...thoughttv/4od#3314326
I found the implications of this video rather disturbing. This man appears to be saying that he adheres to an acceptable moral code only because he fears the negative consequences of his actions - as taught by Islam - in the next life. He then talks about children needing moral guidance, but still he relies upon an outside source – Islam and the Koran - to provide it. Surely, as an adult, he knows right from wrong, and should be capable of living a decent lifestyle, and of teaching his children to do the same without abnegating his responsibility and without this feeble dependency?
I found the implications of this video rather disturbing. This man appears to be saying that he adheres to an acceptable moral code only because he fears the negative consequences of his actions - as taught by Islam - in the next life. He then talks about children needing moral guidance, but still he relies upon an outside source – Islam and the Koran - to provide it. Surely, as an adult, he knows right from wrong, and should be capable of living a decent lifestyle, and of teaching his children to do the same without abnegating his responsibility and without this feeble dependency?
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Keyplus, jesus does not need 'pbuh' after his name, he wasn't a muslim as islam was invented about 500 years after his death, also( if he existed) he is dead, that is about as peaceful as anyone can get. I would suggest that it is far more likely that people would follow a moral code of their own devising if they have the intellect so to do. If they are brought up in a society free of gratuitous violence, self rightiousness and vengeance, then they have more hope of becoming moral people who benefit society and it's future (and their descendants).
Do you mean any moral guidance at all? Or do I need more than I have from previous learning and experience or is the question " does an individual need moral guidance"
With respect, that s a different question from "does a child need to be guided by the fear of punishment in the afterlife?" to which my answer as someone who believes on god is a resounding no!
On the other hand, hypothetically, if the only way that a hardened and thoroughly unpleasant individual could be made to behave in a kind and decent way was by the threat of hellfire (not saying its possible, just hypothetical) would that be wrong?
With respect, that s a different question from "does a child need to be guided by the fear of punishment in the afterlife?" to which my answer as someone who believes on god is a resounding no!
On the other hand, hypothetically, if the only way that a hardened and thoroughly unpleasant individual could be made to behave in a kind and decent way was by the threat of hellfire (not saying its possible, just hypothetical) would that be wrong?
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