Morals

[Mom]

Are there universal moral principles that are right for all persons at all times?

[me]

Hum, I think I'd have to say no to that one because IMO morals are a cultural thing and would differ from one culture to another.  Some people might think that certain morals should apply everywhere and to everyone but each country has their own values and beliefs and therefore different moral values.
Don't know if that makes sense or not but that's the best I can explain it.

[Anne]

No, nothing is absolute to everyone and every time and place.

[Elaine]

do no harm should be universal

[me]

do no harm should be universal

Should be but what about the cannibals? 

[pariann]

They are good if they can conserve, and only eat when someone expires a natural death.  No harm done.

[me]

They are good if they can conserve, and only eat when someone expires a natural death.  No harm done.

Good point but I don't think it probably works that way.

[LOsborne]

do no harm should be universal

I would agree, if we could first agree on the definition of "harm." There are places where encouraging people to think for themselves is considered seditious. I'm just sayin'....

[Sandy Eggo]

OMG Lo, you just inspired a mental image of people on a forum somewhere arguing whether or not eating humans is harmful.

Altough, I couldn't agree with you more.

[me]

OMG Lo, you just inspired a mental image of people on a forum somewhere arguing whether or not eating humans is harmful.

Altough, I couldn't agree with you more.

Whoa....not a pretty picture....   Conjures up memories of the movie Soylent Green there....

[pariann]

Except the people didn't know they were eating people......for a LONG time. LOL

[me]

Except the people didn't know they were eating people......for a LONG time. LOL

True...Gonna have to dig that movie out and watch it again....