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Politics : Should God be replaced?

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To: Solon who wrote (1157)	9/29/2000 11:35:35 AM
From: cosmicforce	Read Replies (1) of 28931

I don't think it makes sense to speak of a relativist principle I would argue that if you're really a relativist, you KNOW that your philosophy is unprovably better than some other relative or absolute principle (otherwise you wouldn't be a relativist). When I referred to "taking positive action" I meant parenthetically "against others in defense of your principles". I didn't mean any action at all of moral consequence. Pushing your kid out of the way isn't necessarily a "good thing" outside of my sphere (everyone else might hate my kid). If you know that ultimately morality and righteousness are a matter of opinion, how can you expect to exist on the planet without tolerance? If you are an absolutist, you hold principles that are right despite evidence or opinion to the contrary. You have a metaphysical certainty behind your deeds. YOU don't NEED tolerance because you are already right and the other guy is wrong. As long as you're acting in accordance with your absolute principles, you are justified (in your mind). Gotta meet with my Director at 11:30 am and justify my relative existence. Better unplug ... Later!!

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