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Living by Faith
- Everyone lives by faith, even atheists and agnostics, by adopting beliefs about the world.
- Compare belief systems based on consistency with experience, evidence, and internal logic.
Moral Judgment Basis
- Moral judgments involve convictions (feelings about right and wrong), obligations (regardless of feelings), and motivations (reasons to act morally).
- Traditional cultures ground moral judgments in a sacred order.
Moral Obligation
- Moral obligation goes beyond feelings to assert objective right and wrong, regardless of subjective beliefs.
- Historically, religions and cultures grounded moral obligation in a transcendent order, providing a rational justification and motivation.