re: #444 Cato the Elder

Why is there a prohibition against murder written in every human heart?

Why do Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Zoroastrianism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Wicca, and every other “religion” … command respect for the weak and powerless?

There is no possible scientific explanation for this. We see the proof every day, in that to survive in this society, the very best thing you can do is oppress and exploit the weak and powerless for your own gain.

I’m not sure I buy this. After further reflection, I’m sure I don’t. I’m generally skeptical when I hear something like “there is no possible scientific explanation” because usually, there is. To my understanding, neither evolutionary theory nor cognitive science rules out cooperative behavior.