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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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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