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Re: legos biggest mistake is...
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Wed, 21 Jun 2000 21:40:48 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Mark Sandlin writes:
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> Maybe it isn't... but "moral spheres" are very _personal_ spheres. Your
> spheres might be differently shaped than mine. It's best if we all keep our
> spheres to ourselves.
My replies:
First, how can we each keep our moral spheres to ourselves? When you and I
interact, or when anyone interacts, for that matter, the interactions are
governed by our moral spheres of understanding regarding how the other person
deserves to be treated.
Second, how differently are they shaped? Different as a square is to a circle?
How different are "personal" moralities from each other (not counting the
abberations, i.e., people who have no concept of fairness, etc.)? Can you
conceive of a completely opposite moral system from the one that you hold? Has
any society ever valued cowardice in battle? Has any society ever condoned
disloyalty to one's kin or friends? To paraphrase C.S. Lewis, "Men may have
historically disagreed as to how many wives a man may have, but societies have
never suggested that a man may have any woman that he wants." It seems to me
that the differences in our moral understandings are often differences by
degree, not differences in kind. The overwhelming consensus of humanity
throughout recorded history has been that modest sexual restraints and customs
are a good thing. Considering the weight of the historical record, I'd say that
the burden of proof is on the individual who would topple the truths.
Third, I say this in the spirit of friendship...Your reply avoided the issue
that I raised. Ignore my moral sphere and answer from your own: What good has
sexual obsession, sexual promiscuity, or sexual preoccupation ever done to a
society, a culture, or an individual?
Fourth, how shall the issue ever be resolved if the only answer given to
dissenters such as myself is "Keep it to yourself?" Where is the intellectual
value in that reply?
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| (...) our (...) you and I (...) other person (...) Does everyone else and their children deserve to be forced to abide by your particular notion of what is "decent" on a minifig? (...) circle? As differently as there are people and cultures on this (...) (24 years ago, 22-Jun-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) is used (...) divorce (...) Maybe it isn't... but "moral spheres" are very _personal_ spheres. Your spheres might be differently shaped than mine. It's best if we all keep our spheres to ourselves. ~Mark (24 years ago, 21-Jun-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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