The Basis of Human Morality

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This paper discusses the basis of basic human morality in the world today. It looks at religious moral traditions and briefly discusses the basis of Christian, Jewish and Muslim moral teachings. The paper then discusses secular moral concepts and compares these with religious moral teachings. The paper finally discusses the fundamental problems associated with religious values.

Table of Contents:
Introduction - Morality in Human Life
Religious Moral Traditions
Secular Moral Concepts
Fundamental Problems Associated with Religious Values
Conclusion - Resolving Contradictory Moral Philosophies

From the Paper:

"The most encouraging view of different religious moral teachings and secular laws that still prevail in modern societies is that the role of religious dogma and superstition has been decreasing steadily for several generations (Einstein, 1930), due, in large part to the perspective provided by scientific understanding. Likewise, modern human societies seem to be decreasing their reliance on ancient beliefs and scripture to derive practical moral values more consistent with human happiness and mutual tolerance of religious, cultural, and racial differences. Secular law is increasingly meeting the needs of establishing moral standards of conduct that protect everyone in society equally, while also protecting the right of free religious worship in private."

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