Where Did "Morals" Originate?? (69)
If I were to agree with your theory that it comes from within....would it be a fair statement to say then you think we are all born with this "sense" of right and wrong?
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We all have heard of the Sermon on the Mount "Blessed are the Cheesemakers" but I don't know there the mushrooms (Morels) came from?
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I wasn't sure where they came from until those very loooooong informative postings hehe..
But I often wonder where they went....
But I often wonder where they went....
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contrary to belief there really are no absolute rights or wrongs. unless you deem majority as having final say. a burglar a liar a cheat can all within the confines of there own reality justify what they do...
I think morals and justice should not ever be confused.
When one lives their entire life doing what is morally right they best believe that happiness and wealth are only obtained within the heart. Justice will bankrupt and destroy a morally person man in a nanosecond, if it chooses to
I think morals and justice should not ever be confused.
When one lives their entire life doing what is morally right they best believe that happiness and wealth are only obtained within the heart. Justice will bankrupt and destroy a morally person man in a nanosecond, if it chooses to
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i agree ... It is geneticaly incoded in humans and powered by ages of experience of our human race.
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I don't think it's hard codded Marina ... it is inherited somewhat but mostly we pass it along to our children what's right and wrong.
Origins of justice go back to Babylon and the first written law "An eye for an eye"
Origins of justice go back to Babylon and the first written law "An eye for an eye"
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back then to those times you are talking about ... the main law was the so - called Law of Jungles. Tough times, tough morals. But even then the love and tenderness toward little kids and animals existed along with Respect for older people and friendship values.
I do believe no one invented them ... they all in our DNA. Responsibilities of parents are to teach their offsprings(by own example) ... if they do not Well ...Religion or a street gang takes everything in hands.
Yes i do agree that it is genetically inherited ( which is a prove of being incoded in DNA) That's why we have to be very careful with our choices in choosing a partner.
I do believe no one invented them ... they all in our DNA. Responsibilities of parents are to teach their offsprings(by own example) ... if they do not Well ...Religion or a street gang takes everything in hands.
Yes i do agree that it is genetically inherited ( which is a prove of being incoded in DNA) That's why we have to be very careful with our choices in choosing a partner.
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Morals as set of guide lines are human specific characteristics. Caring and tenderness can be witnessed in animal world. Qualities like nurture of the young and respect for elders ensures survival of the species. Morals have nothing to do with hard codded feelings.
I see what you saying though. We've evolved to obligate our selfs with morals. It's still a pattern like bird migration or passed on hunting skills and isn't genetic.
I see what you saying though. We've evolved to obligate our selfs with morals. It's still a pattern like bird migration or passed on hunting skills and isn't genetic.
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Easy. Originated from the beginning of creation. We are eternal beings in one form or another. I believe that goodness is cellular.
We just have the free will to choose to experience 'life' in many
eternal ways. We all have the ability to create to our hearts
extent.
Enjoy yourself, all. None of this is real.
One thing to remember, though...
There are consequences to our actions. (built-in)
We just have the free will to choose to experience 'life' in many
eternal ways. We all have the ability to create to our hearts
extent.
Enjoy yourself, all. None of this is real.
One thing to remember, though...
There are consequences to our actions. (built-in)
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Well, again this is my point 
Emotional intelligence is heritable. Lets observe Violence .... Do you believe that people who serve time in prisons came out families with a history of Violent behavior?Do you believe their children will spend their lifes balancing on a tiny edge to repeat their parents "deeds"?
respect for elders doesn't have nothing to do with survival of species (in the animal kingdom). Animals do not take care of their elders ... because reproduction and ability to kill for food are the main traits to assure the survival. You watch too many cartoons.
your turn 
Emotional intelligence is heritable. Lets observe Violence .... Do you believe that people who serve time in prisons came out families with a history of Violent behavior?Do you believe their children will spend their lifes balancing on a tiny edge to repeat their parents "deeds"? respect for elders doesn't have nothing to do with survival of species (in the animal kingdom). Animals do not take care of their elders ... because reproduction and ability to kill for food are the main traits to assure the survival. You watch too many cartoons.
your turn
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well said Dusty - I agree, it is survival and begins at the cellular level 
sort of like the nature/nurture debate meeting biological imperatives
sort of like the nature/nurture debate meeting biological imperatives
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A very good question!!
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sorry they were so long but i was busy 
am very happy you liked them and thanks i too wonder where they went at times - maybe they get gobbled up by ego
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Oh there are several species where elder is often a leader.
Violence in humans toward other humans is usually caused by emotional instability. Emotional instability is based on feelings (love,hate,fear) I can not honestly say if criminal behavior is hereditary or not. I think there is a research on a subject. I do know that nurture plays a big part.
Violence in humans toward other humans is usually caused by emotional instability. Emotional instability is based on feelings (love,hate,fear) I can not honestly say if criminal behavior is hereditary or not. I think there is a research on a subject. I do know that nurture plays a big part.
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oops - sorry meant to quote you Dina on the 'happy you liked them' comment
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VERY short answer: all pack animals require rules and a kind of ethics to function cooperatively. Add to that basic imperative a vastly higher IQ, and you get morals.
In a very cramped nutshell.
In a very cramped nutshell.
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"Wikked" 
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"35,000 B. C. humans emerge". Emerge from what? If evolution was a fact instead of a theory, where are the in between species now? Sorry for the hi-jack.
We were given our sense of right and wrong by our Creator. As wikked pointed out, our justice system was originally based on the 10 commandments.
We were given our sense of right and wrong by our Creator. As wikked pointed out, our justice system was originally based on the 10 commandments.
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i believe that was referring to the Cro-magnon era
people did exist before biblical recording
people did exist before biblical recording
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The child who doesnt conform in a group situation is soon left on the sidelines until it learns that hitting (or whatever) isnt accepted. Once the niceties become a norm for any group they start to move on - behaviour evolves as people learn what and what isnt acceptable - on a larger scale, such as society, it takes longer because more variables are entered into the equation.
You can see it in lovers, giving their best to the object of their desire - the desired outcome is harmony with that person and if both people have learned the correct behaviour its 'hey presto' success - there are lots of little nuances and refinements too but its all been learned over time from the need for the pay off - whether this is on a one to one basis or a larger scale, people eventually learn right from wrong.