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Some Christians Angry at Obama's 'Nonbelievers' Statement

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Walter L. Newton1/25/2009 11:08:42 am PST

re: #449 Jimmah

I think the feature of the human psyche that makes morality ‘go’ - the capacity for empathy - must be present no matter where they ‘get it’ from. This capacity evolved as competing groups and tribes learned that success meant being nice towards and dealing fairly with your kin and fellow team members in whom you share a common interest/fate. There are individuals who lack this capacity - we call them sociopaths. No amount of bible study or ethical counselling is going to cure them.

I agree. My point above was simple. Where as I don’t get my morality from a religion, at the same time, I have no problem with a person who does.

I don’t like to hear atheists suggested that there is something wrong with getting morals from some belief in the supernatural.