Kairyu writes:
I've got some objections against this... You see, Christian morality relies on this free choice, but recent developments in neurology have show that morality is heavily influenced by genes, development in the womb, and early upbringing. Some people end up being more selfish then others as a result. It's still possible to change , but that there is natural inequality in moral ''talent'' is pretty much proven right now. This is not a good thing, I know, but reality is harsh.. Unless you're got right genes, development as a fetus didn't run into trouble(Don't smoke mom!), and you got a stable upbringing.
Still, we should never give up on a person, nor accept immorality, and it should also be noted most humans are naturally inclined to not accept this.
I agree with all of that. Actually it is one of things that draws me to Christianity. I can't remember where and I'm paraphrasing, but somewhere in the Bible it says that to whom much is given much is expected. From that I assume that from whom little is given little is expected. In addition Jesus says this in Matthew 9:
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12 On hearing this, Jesus said, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. 13 But go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."
The Christian message is that ultimately there will be perfect justice even though we won't see it in this life time.
He has told you, O man, what is good ; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8
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