Runt
Well-Known Member
The question of how we ought to live seems to be of the most concern. Almost every religion tries to answer it, and even science has been used to point the way. Ex--"Drugs have been shown to be bad for your health; therefore, we should live our lives free of drugs". However, this question has many different answers. Christians and Muslims say we should live by God's law. Unitarian Universalists say we should live in such a way as to minimize our negative impact on the environment. Similarly, Wiccans believe we should live with respect for nature. Taoists say we should live according to the natural ebbs and flows of nature rather than in resistance.
One question; many different answers. And each answer sparks many other questions:
"What really is God's law?"
"How do we apply God's law to modern subjects that the Bible/Koran does not address?"
"How do we minimize our negative impact on the environment?"
"What constitues a negative impact on the environment?"
"What should we do to show our respect for nature?"
"What actions are disrespectful toward nature? Is it possible to avoid all of them?"
"What actions are in accordance with the natural ebbs and flows of nature?"
"Are there any actions that are NOT in accordance with nature that we cannot give up?"
One question; many different answers. And each answer sparks many other questions:
"What really is God's law?"
"How do we apply God's law to modern subjects that the Bible/Koran does not address?"
"How do we minimize our negative impact on the environment?"
"What constitues a negative impact on the environment?"
"What should we do to show our respect for nature?"
"What actions are disrespectful toward nature? Is it possible to avoid all of them?"
"What actions are in accordance with the natural ebbs and flows of nature?"
"Are there any actions that are NOT in accordance with nature that we cannot give up?"