Can Morality Exist Without Religion?
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Morality Requires Religion
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Religion Provides Motivation for Moral Behavior
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Fear of Punishment Is Not Genuine Morality
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May 21, 2025, 05:53 PM UTC Submission Time
edit_arrow_up May 21, 2025, 06:50 PM UTC Last Edit

Acting morally due to fear of divine punishment may reflect obedience, not ethical virtue. True morality requires internal motivation, such as empathy or rational reflection—not just fear-based compliance.

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