Who Defines Right and Wrong?
Who Defines Right and Wrong? Why My Faith in Jesus Is More Than Religion An honest reflection on morality, evidence, testimony, and why I believe Jesus Christ is worth investigating. A recent conversation began with a simple statement about morality: “You don’t need religion to have morals.” I understand the point behind that statement. I absolutely believe that people who do not believe in God can show kindness, compassion, generosity, sacrifice, and empathy. I have met people from different beliefs and backgrounds who have demonstrated extraordinary love toward others. So my question isn’t: Can someone who doesn’t believe in God do good things? Of course they can. The question I find much more challenging is this: Who ultimately defines what is good? If morality is based entirely on empathy, culture, personal feelings, life experiences, or majority opinion, what happens when those things conflict? What happens when my empathy leads me to one conclusion and your...
