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Politics : Should God be replaced?
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To: Solon who wrote (1377)10/3/2000 2:53:24 PM
From: epicure  Read Replies (1) of 28931
 
If you asked me that question I would answer that nothing is really "right" or "wrong". For me relativism is starting with the notion (the very relative, internal human notion) that all beliefs are simply that- beliefs. There isn't any very good way to prove a belief. So from that aspect they are all fairly equal - and may do very similar things for the people who hold them.

But the way beliefs, held by individuals, affect the people around them is not equal. SOME beliefs require the believer to interfere with people who do not believe in the same beliefs, some beliefs do not do that. I have a preference for beliefs that do not cause harsh interference with others. I prefer beliefs- whatever they are- that promote understanding, and reason. But as a relativist- in my definition of relativism- I have to go back to my beginning statement and say I can't PROVE what I choose to say is my preference is "right" and that what I do not prefer is "wrong".
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