I was raised thinking that moral and ethical standards are universals that apply equally to everyone. And these values aren't easily compatible with the kind of religion that posits a Creator. To my way of thinking, an omnipotent being who sets up a universe in which thinking beings proliferate, grow old, and die (usually in agony, alone, and in fear) is a cosmic sadist. Charles Stross
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For many, an understanding of morality is rooted in religion. This is because many religions hold that there are universal moral principles that apply to all people at all times. Unfortunately, this view is flawed. The Bible, the Torah, the Koran, and other holy texts have been interpreted by people seeking to justify their beliefs. And these interpretations have often been used to support the belief that there are moral absolutes that apply to all people.

Source: The Fuller Memorandum

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