Religion and postmodernism -
04-21-2008, 05:18 AM
The discussion that has been on going in the thread about Free Thinkers made me see a trend tying free thinking to subjectivity of morality. It is to my understanding therefore that a free thinker cannot and should not condemn any person(s) for actions taken by that person, as long as such actions pose no harm (physical, emotional, or psychological) to any other person.
This approach to morality is part of defining parameters of postmodern philosophy, which among other things does not give explicit definition to concepts including religious concepts.
In this light, I have been astonished to interact by some individuals and groups of persons claiming to be religious and at the same time proponents of postmodern philosophy. My big question has always been, "Is this not a high level of hypocrisy?"
On the other hand, atheists have found themselves denying the existence of God (of which they have no proof), subscribing to free thought concept, practising postmodern lifestyle, and at the same time exhibiting hard feelings against religious believers. Aren't atheists hypocritical too?
You have the freedom to be right and the freedom to be wrong, but you don't have the right to be wrong!
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