Morality is everywhere the same for all men, therefore it comes from God; sects differ, therefore they are the work of men.

Voltaire
Morality is everywhere the same for all men, therefore it...
Morality is everywhere the same for all men, therefore it...
Morality is everywhere the same for all men, therefore it...
Morality is everywhere the same for all men, therefore it...
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The concept that morality is universal, or that all people are moral, is a common misconception. This misconception has been demonstrated by the fact that there are no countries in which all people are moral. Furthermore, there are many cultures in which people do not believe in the existence of morality. When it comes to morality, doctrines of human behavior, or religious beliefs, are often the leading causes of variance between people.

Source: A Pocket Philosophical Dictionary

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