This is a difficult argument without a good definition of "moral", really.
I think one can pursue an action which has elements that offends one's morals, yet which is a right action. For example: I disagree on a moral level with the concept of abortion. However, I also disagree with taking away the right to have them. So, my course of action is determined what I believe to be moral, but rather, what I believe to be right. My morals aren't relevant for you or anyone else, really, so I can't argue a position in a logical debate based on those.
Besides, most people have conflicting morals, which makes morals even harder to use as the centerpiece of an argument.
I'm Patrick, as my replies should indicate. I've known Katie for, what, four years, now? :D
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Re: jumping into debates is fun! :)
Date: 2004-09-23 02:16 pm (UTC)I think one can pursue an action which has elements that offends one's morals, yet which is a right action. For example: I disagree on a moral level with the concept of abortion. However, I also disagree with taking away the right to have them. So, my course of action is determined what I believe to be moral, but rather, what I believe to be right. My morals aren't relevant for you or anyone else, really, so I can't argue a position in a logical debate based on those.
Besides, most people have conflicting morals, which makes morals even harder to use as the centerpiece of an argument.
I'm Patrick, as my replies should indicate. I've known Katie for, what, four years, now? :D