31 May 2022 10:15 pm
A very Ayn Rand expectation of the people at large.FOS » 31 May 2022, 9:59 pm » wrote: ↑ All animals will show altruism to their own family. That is an evolved instinct.for obvious reasons. A lifeform that does not do this will go extinct. Religion isn't necessary.
Now why have modern western countries become so narcissistic and amoral? Because we are not a family. Simple science. Just like a lion does not particularly care about the gazelle that it hunts down and eats..so Whites, Blacks, Mestizos, Orientals, etc do not particularly care about eachother. It is quite simply because of genetic difference.
And it is well understood that in a society where many of the 'citizens' are in fact genetic rivals rather than part of your extended family...no person religious or not is going to feel compelled to do the right thing...especially if nobody is watching.
I'm merely talking about a basic trait of being a "good person".
Not stealing, lending a hand, trying to not hold useless grudges, etc.
For some people, "knowing" God is watching is all it takes to NOT murder some asshole.
Growing a conscience is nurture not nature. Being a decent adult is taught.
It may not be that God is the answer for all, but so what if it does the job for some people?
Family, to be sure is right in the mix. The main ingredient. Wish we all had one...
Please seat yourself.
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