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3 tactics in refuting Moral Relativism (the idea that morals are made up by the individual)

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  • Insultingly stupid.

  • Too stupi

  • This is so stupid I can't even begin to explain.

  • this video is proof that christians are complete morons. lol.

  • eeeh like it or not, it's all relative. Especially when you use circular reasoning to justify your point.

  • @Orygyn "I CALL STRAWMAN"

    Yes, Strawman here... How can I help you? ;)

  • @sinistar99 I don't think that's the issue. Either way, there is a moral influence being applied, which does refute the claim to "be a moral relativist", but does not refute the concept of moral relativism itself. But I agree with your last point. There's a difference between saying "You can't tell me what to do" and "Don't tell me what to do": the difference between morally absolute inference and morally informed action, (respectively), the latter remaining in compliance with moral relativism.

  • The point of moral relativism isn't correctness. It's simply individual acceptance of uncertainty.

    Anyone who tries to argue moral correctness is a hypocrite. Anyone who tries to argue against moral correctness with anything other than "you're wrong" is also a hypocrite, as he/she has just conceded the possibility that his/her morals may be incorrect.

    It's self-refuting to argue moral relativism, but it's also self-refuting to try and refute it without making assumptions/illogical inferences.

  • 3).

    NO, tolerance isnt a moral absolute it's simply a logical necessity of engaging in rational discourse. Most people like to be logical and engaging in debate is a great way to get points across.

    No public universal actions guides were prescribed.

  • 2). Same as tactic 1, by living in a society you are subject to the social contract of that society ie. the law. the fact the law originated via the collective agreement of particular subjective values doesnt change the fact that it is currently an objective standard that can be appealed.

    The Christians actions violate the concept of right/wrong set by this standard.

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