The philosophical thoughts thread!

p-bo · 11-09-2013, 11:29 AM

I believe there are universal morals/beliefs that most people share, regardless of culture, religion, or upbringing. Just normal human decencies that most people share. Based of these, and your opinions, he's my question.

You have two people. One with the urge to commit a "wrong", yet refrains from such an action. The other has no such urge and therefore commits no transgression.

Example - Two priests. One is attracted to young men. One is not. Neither ever engages in such activity. The priest who has no interests/desires has an easier road. The priest with the desires uses every bit of his willpower to refrain. Who's better in you eyes/ God's eyes/ the eyes of the common good?

If this example is distasteful to you, fill in the blanks. It shouldn't make much difference what situation you use.

11-09-2013, 11:29 AM	#27 (permalink)
p-bo Groupie Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 22	I believe there are universal morals/beliefs that most people share, regardless of culture, religion, or upbringing. Just normal human decencies that most people share. Based of these, and your opinions, he's my question. You have two people. One with the urge to commit a "wrong", yet refrains from such an action. The other has no such urge and therefore commits no transgression. Example - Two priests. One is attracted to young men. One is not. Neither ever engages in such activity. The priest who has no interests/desires has an easier road. The priest with the desires uses every bit of his willpower to refrain. Who's better in you eyes/ God's eyes/ the eyes of the common good? If this example is distasteful to you, fill in the blanks. It shouldn't make much difference what situation you use. __________________ “Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. Three times is enemy action”