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Why couldn’t altruism, instead of Jesus, guide our behavior?
Altruism–noun 1. the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others (opposed to egoism).
2. Animal Behavior. behavior by an animal that may be to its disadvantage but that benefits others of its kind, as a warning cry that reveals the location of the caller to a predator.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/altruism
Many theists claim that without a belief in God, humans would not know right from wrong. Why then, do my dogs stop playing when one accidentally hurts the other? Surly we humans have more altruistic tendencies than dogs.
fci – My dogs are wimps; you can hurt them just by looking at them wrong – kids and adults frequently get hurt when they play too.
Sandy – read the answers to many of the other questions on this board. You will find that atheists have a huge amount of concern and love for others, without a belief in God or a creator. We also find purpose in our lives. Please open up your mind to the fact that these things are present for us, even without God.
Change the World: Recovering the Message and Mission of Jesus
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Something is not working. Despite the church’s place of prominence in American culture and the ubiquity of the church in every American town, misconceptions about the faith of Jesus Christ run rampant today. Christians are known more for exclusivity than for love, more for potlucks than for solving world hunger.
It’s time for churches to get over the cruise-ship mentality of being a program provider, and reconnect with the true message and mission of … More >>
Change the World: Recovering the Message and Mission of Jesus
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