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[efinglan]

Nice little quote that stuck a chord...

"The problem with moral absolutism is that it denies the morality of anyone who doesn't agree with the absolutist -- and that strikes me as an immoral thing."

Comments

Absolutely lame.

[anonymous]

Yes, but what about child molestation? Is there ever a circumstance where that is moral? Or rape? Is it immoral to deny the morality of those like NAMBLA, or say Al-Qaeda? Just a little devil's advocacy to stir the pot a little.

Here's a great quote from the "Murray Sez" collection.

Murray sez: "Don't buy coke from strippers."

Re: Absolutely lame.

[efinglan]

The quote is in reference to a person as a moral absolutist and the inherent contradiction there. I don't think it was intended as some sort of justification to commit any acts.

P.S. Murray is my hero :)

Re: Absolutely lame.

[anonymous]

He is very wise.

Murray sez: "Coffee is more important than water."

Re: Absolutely lame.

[efinglan]

Only Murray also sez:

"Fish are in water, and that makes water good."

STILL LAME

[anonymous]

Making morality entirely absolute leads to things like the catholic church and to the holocaust.

Making morality entirely subjective leads to the same kinds of evils.

In the middle is a teflon coated slope at a 45 degree angle.

Shit, were screwed.

[killer_eyes]

hey i was just roaming around and found you. you seem pretty cool, can i add you dude?
-rocco

[efinglan]

Of course! no worries :)

[killer_eyes]

added:)