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Originally posted by Calender
In fact, even in the most backward societies that have had no idea of the commands in the Bible, no formal training and what was right or wrong in God's eyes, still had the basic concepts of moral right and wrong. Murder, thievery, adultery, these are all almost universal wrongs in all cultures throughout all time periods. It is even as Paul said:
Originally posted by Xavialune
Originally posted by Calender
In fact, even in the most backward societies that have had no idea of the commands in the Bible, no formal training and what was right or wrong in God's eyes, still had the basic concepts of moral right and wrong. Murder, thievery, adultery, these are all almost universal wrongs in all cultures throughout all time periods. It is even as Paul said:
I'm nopt even going to bother replying to the other post which quoted me as they clearly arent getting what I was saying and probably never will. This however...is this you making a statement that societies that have no idea of the Bible are backwards? I really hope that's not what you're saying...but it looks to me that it might be.
Originally posted by bigyin
reply to post by Solomons
I'm not surprised that you disagree. Obviously what I said is going to be a minority view, otherwise things would be different. I don't expect it to be popular.
I also think drugs should be legalised but most folk don't agree with me on that either.
Everyone is entitled to their views. And I never said all men think this way, I said I was speaking from a man's point of view. I have no idea if women enjoy a monogamous marriage. My wife says she is happy and has no inclination to have sex with another man. Which is fine for her, but I'm not sure if all women think like that.
Originally posted by tonypazzohome
monogamy: ruins lives
Originally posted by Xavialune
Originally posted by Calender
In fact, even in the most backward societies that have had no idea of the commands in the Bible, no formal training and what was right or wrong in God's eyes, still had the basic concepts of moral right and wrong. Murder, thievery, adultery, these are all almost universal wrongs in all cultures throughout all time periods. It is even as Paul said:
I'm nopt even going to bother replying to the other post which quoted me as they clearly arent getting what I was saying and probably never will. This however...is this you making a statement that societies that have no idea of the Bible are backwards? I really hope that's not what you're saying...but it looks to me that it might be.
Originally posted by thegoodearth
My college microbiology professor advanced an idea for us to ponder one day, and it really made us all think-
If human beings kept their virginity until they chose their partner for life, and stayed utterly faithful to that partner until death, "forsaking" all others, (and this is for homosexuals as well as heterosexual relationships)...then STD's, to include HIV, would completely be eradicated after one generational cycle.
Originally posted by bigyin
Can I say priests again ?
sorry couldn't resist
Originally posted by sonjah1
reply to post by halfoldman
How sad for your friend's family.
If the friend was so "tempted," why not just give the spouse prior notice about said object of desire, discuss, and/or seek counseling? Marriage vows shouldn't be broken, but it is better to be open and honest than to put the spouse through the ultimate betrayal of the relationship and trust.
Unfortunately, the statistics of adultery are staggering. And as the above poster mentioned, it can be credited to a moral break-down.edit on 18-12-2010 by sonjah1 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Calender
Originally posted by Xavialune
Originally posted by Calender
In fact, even in the most backward societies that have had no idea of the commands in the Bible, no formal training and what was right or wrong in God's eyes, still had the basic concepts of moral right and wrong. Murder, thievery, adultery, these are all almost universal wrongs in all cultures throughout all time periods. It is even as Paul said:
I'm nopt even going to bother replying to the other post which quoted me as they clearly arent getting what I was saying and probably never will. This however...is this you making a statement that societies that have no idea of the Bible are backwards? I really hope that's not what you're saying...but it looks to me that it might be.
Even the most backward societies....There have been many societies that because of isolation from the rest of mankind, and from the laws and regulations given to the Israelites that became very, very backward. In the land of Canaan it was customary to burn your firstborn child in a fire to a demon god called Molech.
In many tribes on the African, European, and South American, and Central American continents, cannibalism was a common practice. The Aztecs ritually pulled the beating hearts out of live people. We could go on and on and on about all of the backward societies that have existed that had no moral code based on the laws and principles found in the Bible.
Even in today's modern society, those cultures are considered backwards. What you fail to realize is that you were raised in a world that the Bible has been well known, and your ancestors probably at one time even read it and tried to follow it to some degree. True religion has been abused by those in power for their evil ends, nevertheless the principles found in the Bible have founded modern Western Society, where you no longer see people burning their firstborns in fires to demon gods, and performing ritual cannibalism on rival tribes etc. Don't get me wrong, the wickedness that is prevalent in society bespeaks that we too live in a backwards society and that the attitude of the people alive today is just as the Proverb tells us:
(Proverbs 30:12) . . .There is a generation that is pure in its own eyes but that has not been washed from its own excrement.
Originally posted by schuyler
reply to post by halfoldman
I agree completely with your sentiment, but not with your actions. So somehow you found out and you took it upon yourself to tell someone else? It's really none of your personal business, yet you have decided to spread the destruction just a little further. You don't know all the motivations and issues in these people's lives. You don't know all the issues, yet you've taken it upon yourself to stir the pot. You've heard about casting the first stone, haven't you? Not good. Not good at all.
edit on 12/18/2010 by schuyler because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Xavialune
Morality can exist without God or the bible.
But really, thats a discussion for another thread.
People have done many an awful thing in the name of god and the bible, and many religious people have been just as immoral. Don't forget that.
Originally posted by Aeons
Originally posted by schuyler
reply to post by halfoldman
I agree completely with your sentiment, but not with your actions. So somehow you found out and you took it upon yourself to tell someone else? It's really none of your personal business, yet you have decided to spread the destruction just a little further. You don't know all the motivations and issues in these people's lives. You don't know all the issues, yet you've taken it upon yourself to stir the pot. You've heard about casting the first stone, haven't you? Not good. Not good at all.
edit on 12/18/2010 by schuyler because: (no reason given)
I UTTERLY disagree.
Someone who is screwing around without the knowledge of their partner, is RISKING THAT PERSON'S LIFE.
They have every right to know.
I would rather lose of friend because I did the right thing than keep a friend and KILL or MAIM another person with inaction.
Ethics - apparently not for the weak.
Originally posted by ChaosMagician
I don't know about all this going outside for "needs" type of thing when you have a partner you are clearly not connected to... move on, because in my opinion- sex is weirdest and most serious when it's between two people who are mentally connected. Those who aren't, It's just copulation. Some love mere copulation... it's not for everyone. I have done it... while sober and drunk. It's felt kind of uninspired no matter how creative it got. Sex with someone you are mentally bonded with however is strangely sincere and very personal. If you don't have chemistry and electricity with your spouse, something is wrong or you are simply not in it for love. Some are ok with that. Some have chemistry with multiple people. I cannot and chose not do direct my attention to two different people. I think it easier to make a decision and reserve my energies for one person. If anyone likes the paid mistress better and has chemistry with that gal, perhaps it is here that one should choose over their current spouse... or maybe not- who cares? Everyone speaks for themselves. I chase after what makes me think I could have a lasting and monogamous relationship. My personal choice. It's what excites me the most and makes me the happiest. I am not alone. Each to their own.edit on 19-12-2010 by ChaosMagician because: (no reason given)