Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Religion

Warren Stupidity

(48,181 posts)

14. So now we agree that situational ethics apply to honesty.

Reply to hrmjustin (Reply #13)

Fri Aug 1, 2014, 10:35 AM

Aug 2014

The theists who believe their god has commanded them to save the immortal souls of unsuspecting children are acting out of their sincere convictions that the situation requires them to be less than honest about what they are up to.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

16 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Soccer Camp Angers Some Parents With Surprise Bible Talk for Kids [View all] cleanhippie Jul 2014 OP

Seems that there should have been more honesty about their mission. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #1

Seems? cleanhippie Jul 2014 #3

Figure of speech. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #4

Its ok if you are doing the lord's work. Warren Stupidity Jul 2014 #2

No it is not. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #5

It is to these good christians. Who are you to claim otherwise? Warren Stupidity Jul 2014 #6

There is no excuse for dishonesty. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #7

Of course there is. It is the starting point for religion. Warren Stupidity Aug 2014 #12

In a situation like that you have to lie. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #13

So now we agree that situational ethics apply to honesty. Warren Stupidity Aug 2014 #14

+1 cleanhippie Aug 2014 #15

If you understood situational ethics you would know that is not a lie by definition. rug Aug 2014 #16

I can just imagine you in Jackson Heights. rug Jul 2014 #8

The kids are the ones who lose Politicalboi Jul 2014 #9

It seems the First Amendment stands in the way. Trillo Jul 2014 #10

Imagine how this group would scream out xfundy Jul 2014 #11