On Moral Relativism

[Pythagorean]

Are all cultures equal.

For example:

If it is legal and laudable to sentence a homosexual to death in Islam, does that make it o.k? If a gay travels from the U.K. (where being 'queer' is applauded) to an Islamic country or culture and has gay sex in that country should he be put to death?

Any thoughts or ideas on this one?

-- Pythagorean

[pilgrimshost]

I would have to say no, because it is apparent in the study of cultures and tribal communities over the world (in sociology) there is a plethora of characteristics conserning morals, ethics and civilization. What we consider as rational behaviour, and social deviances may not hold sway with some locals.

[Pythagorean]

Originally Posted by pilgrimshost

I would have to say no, because it is apparent in the study of cultures and tribal communities over the world (in sociology) there is a plethora of characteristics conserning morals, ethics and civilization. What we consider as rational behaviour, and social diviances my not hold sway with some locals.

I'm sorry, I don't clearly understand your answer pilgrimshost. Do you mean it is right to kill homosexuals in Islam or is it wrong? Please tell me what you think. Do you disagree with Islam or should they kill the homosexuals?

-- Pythagorean

[pilgrimshost]

Ok, didnt think you wanted a direct answer to the 'queer' situation. We'll I would say it is definitely wrong to do such a thing. A whole forum could be occupied with the reasons why, but thats a different subject altogether.

[Justin]

"Thou shall not kill"... does this ring a bell?

[pilgrimshost]

This isnt appropriate but I have to say it, if your going to include scripture to make a point, what about the one about 'laying with someone of the same sex'.

[Pythagorean]

Originally Posted by pilgrimshost

Ok, didnt think you wanted a direct answer to the 'queer' situation. We'll I would say it is definitely wrong to do such a thing. A whole forum could be occupied with the reasons why, but thats a different subject altogether.

It's not the 'queer' situation it's the Muslim situation. They kill people who are homosexuals. I take it that you would rather abolish the Moslems then? I'm glad we cleared that up!

It would seem that you have to either burn all bibles or kill all homosexuals. Which one would you choose?

-- Pythagorean

[pilgrimshost]

Thankfully that would never be a serious dilemor for me, I dont have a problem with either. This is a public forum and I dont think its right to comment on this issue here--but if you would like to refer to your pm....

[Pythagorean]

In England where you are from they have thought crimes. I understand the laws of your country conflict with the practise of philosophy. I didn't mean to get you in trouble.

-- Pythagorean

[Justin]

Originally Posted by pilgrimshost

This isnt appropriate but I have to say it, if your going to include scripture to make a point, what about the one about 'laying with someone of the same sex'.

Based on the sexed opposites in nature I'd have say that 'laying with someone of the same sex' would not be in balance and against the laws of mother nature.

Originally Posted by Pythagorean

It would seem that you have to either burn all bibles or kill all homosexuals. Which one would you choose?

This isn't really a fair question for anyone to have to answer in a public forum. To kill another human being because of a judgement you've made against them is not what I'd consider to be right. Nature or God is the ultimate judge and that's not for you or I to take into our own hands. Will they burn in hell for it... That again isn't for me or you to decide and I personally would rather spend my energy on something more productive than worrying about the sexual preference of others.

As far as burning the bibles, that doesn't accomplish anything either. According to scripture the 'Word' was long before the Bible was ever written. I consider the Bible to be more of an historical account of what went on at the time the books were written. For me, the Bible isn't the end all be all.