Prompt:http://www.litmuse.net/prompt_right_wrong
Looking at this particular blog I didn't really know what I was until I took the time to look up the definitions of both. I now believe that I am a moral absolutist. I believe that there are some things that are morally wrong no matter what. My specific belief is that violence against children is morally wrong and there is no discussion that can be given regarding the subject. There is no excuse and that no matter what you are wrong, if you commit violence of any kind against a child.
Here is an example that I wanted to use because it was presented to me just today, a mother has four children from previous marriages. The new husband comes in and beats the oldest who happens to be a male, the only male of the group. The new husband is wrong to even think of laying his hands on the child. There is no excuse that could even begin to justify why you would willingly hurt an innocent child. All children are innocent. No moral values, morally wrong. The new husband knew that he was marrying all of the children when he married their mother. He took on the responsibility of raising those children as their father. So for him to even look at that child like he was not one of his own, is disgusting to me.
I am a firm believer that the mother of this child should also be in jail. She is also a child abuser to let this person come back into the house.
But on the other hand I can be a relativist on certain issues, I mean it really depends on the particular subject that is presented to you. I go to church on a regular basis, but I have a hard time with some of the beliefs of the church. With this homosexuality comes to mind. I don't believe I have the right to tell someone who they should love or be with. That would be like someone telling me that I shouldn't be with my husband because he chooses not to go to church. I love him just the same regardless. Just like I love my uncle who is homosexual. Let God be the one to judge them not me. I just don't have a problem with it.
I am who I am and that does not make my opinion of things wrong or right.
So the conclusion that I have come up with is that I can go either way depending on the subject of discussion that is presented to me.
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5 comments:
pass: Good examples, your blog really showed feeling which is also good. The blog was interesting but maybe got off of topic slightly.
pass: well said
Pass. You make a very good point about the homosexual problem in churches. You cant control who a peson loves no matter how hard you try.
Pass. I enjoyed reading this.
Pass. Using examples from your day really enhanced your entry. The paragraph of the children and the abuse that was taking place was emotional and made it very interesting to read. I personally agree with your beliefs that we all can be loved no matter who we choose to be.
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