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The end does not necessarily justify the means.
I can share the goal of living in heaven for ever. I might even agree that it can be achieved by killing others.
But the action still fails the moral test because I wouldn't like anyone to kill me, and I wouldn't like to kill my nearest and dearest.
the only way
The word "terminal" in the phrase "universal terminal goal" emphasizes the importance of time domain over space domain. The existence of a finite number of conscious beings for infinite time is better than the existence of infinite number of conscious beings for finite time.
Quote from: alancalverd on 20/03/2023 22:34:14I can share the goal of living in heaven for ever. I might even agree that it can be achieved by killing others.Really? After you die?
Quote from: hamdani yusuf on 21/03/2023 15:05:25Quote from: alancalverd on 20/03/2023 22:34:14I can share the goal of living in heaven for ever. I might even agree that it can be achieved by killing others.Really? After you die? Why not? It's a fairly common belief, apparently. Absurdity is no barrier to faith.
I don't believe in anything
Quote from: alancalverd on 22/03/2023 23:28:35I don't believe in anythingI thought you believe that politicians are inherently corrupt.
Then following moral standards would be the obligation of those who has the capability to follow them.
The principle has been established in US jurisprudence, that a defendant who claims that he is genetically disposed to murder is presumed to have pleaded guilty. Excellent principle - judgement and punishment must be based on what was done, not why (except for selfdefence).
Your criteria are based on feelings and emotions, which are known to be deceiving sometimes.
On what other basis should you judge all men equally?
What do you think presidential/royal pardon were created for?
Never assume a benificent motive.
Reconciliation is achieved by rapid judicial process followed by a few public hangings, and a slow replacement of politics by trade. Gradually, the human race is beginning to understand that you don't make much profit by declaring war on your customers.
There must be some considerations why Japanese Emperor wasn't executed after WWII, or Gen. Lee after American civil war.