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Morality Requires Religion
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Objective Morality Requires a Divine Source
Without a divine lawgiver, moral values lack an absolute, unchanging foundation. In a purely secular or naturalistic world, moral principles become subjective, changing with time, culture, or personal opinion. Religion anchors morality in the eternal nature or commands of a divine being, providing a universal standard that transcends individual or societal preferences.
Philosophers like Immanuel Kant and John Rawls have shown that rational consistency and human dignity can provide a stable basis for moral objectivity without invoking the divine. Objective norms can emerge from shared human conditions, not just religious authority.
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Religion Provides Motivation for Moral Behavior
Religious belief offers powerful incentives for moral conduct—such as divine reward (e.g., heaven) and punishment (e.g., hell). For many, this system encourages accountability, especially in situations where secular consequences are absent.
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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Historical Role of Religion in Moral Movements
The U.S. Civil Rights Movement was led by religious leaders and grounded in *Christian ethics*. See Stanford’s King Institute for historical examples.
Religious institutions have at times endorsed slavery or opposed civil rights. See BBC Ethics Guide on Religion and Slavery.
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