[Vision2020] Re: Religion and morality. Please define.

[heirdoug at netscape.net]

Ralph Nielsen wrote: "Morality is about moral behavior. Much religion is a system of threats and bribes in order to rule people. There is no connection between the two."

Next question. When a mom trys to potty train her little johnny and says, 'I'll give you an M&M for making it inside the pot', Is that moral behavior or a bribe (thus religion)?

How about 'Don't speed or you will get a ticket'. Is that moral behavior or religion (threat)?

lemeno, Doug!

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