----------Henry Staten
What we can say, in response to Henry, is that the human species is evolving. It is gradually coming to appreciate the truths contained in the Unified Theory of Ethics.
These concepts are to be found in the references listed below. We are all members of one family, the family of humankind. We all have rights - as enumerated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and along with these rights go corresponding obligations. We are obliged to be good - morally and ethically good.
What that amounts to is that we are to have empathy, compassion, responsibility, accountability, kindness, readiness to be of service, courtesy and respect – all to the extent possible for us as individuals possessing individuality
We need to gain in understanding …of such concepts as: with regard to the classic question for students of philosophy
" If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around there to hear it, did it make a sound?"
We need to eventually grasp that an answer to this question hinges on a definition of the word “sound.” Before good communication can take place regarding this maatter it is preferable that there is agreement as to the meaning of that word “sound.”
Likewise, with regard ]the moral issue: Shall human societies allow or tolerate abortions to occur? it is preferable if people understand the difference between a fetus and a human baby. A baby is an innocent human being; a fetus is what medical dictionaries define it to be, for it is a medical term.
A fetus probably resembles a fish more than a human. Yes, we can all agree that there ought be as few abortions as possible. Advance birth control makes this feasible.
Burgeoning human population brings with it a number of problems, including more carbon expelled into the shared atmosphere; problems of sustainability with ought to be considered ahead of time. And they will be as humanity evolves.
What are your views?
Do YOU have a firm grasp of (the reliable knowledge known as) Ethics? Are you familiar with the contents of the writings of Dr. Hartman and Dr. Katz on the subject? If not, brush up by reading over, by studying, the offerings below.
When it comes to policy, would you endorse and support the Equal Rights Amendment that recognizes rights for women?
Do you support efforts to take the money out of politics, by an Amendment, or some other way?
Do you support a child-centered society, in which special care is given to the nourishing and upbringing of children - including that they know Ethics and the ABCs of serenity (how to have peace-of-mind; how to have emotional intelligence)?
Speak up. Tell us where you stand.