Can one be Moral without God?

Morality is a topic that has been debated for centuries among Philosophers.  God is often cited as the source of all morality.  Morality is one of the main issues that convinced Atheist Leah Libresco of the existence of God and compelled her to convert to Catholicism.  (http://sacerdotvs.blogspot.com/2012/06/atheist-blogger-libresco-converts-to.html)

• Do we need God to be moral? 
• Does morality come from God or do we develop them? 
• Is morality an objective truth or a subjective development relative to culture and society? 

Comment on Rosa Rubicondior vs Sacerdotus

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The debate was not what most expected; nevertheless, it is what it is.  I knew Rosa would get cold feet and find all kinds of ways to get out of the debate.

The numerous times that I corrected her blog opinions with science and how she deleted them showed to me that she just wants attention and is not serious about truth.  She is more concerned about always being right even when the facts speak against her.

This debate exposed her completely.  It is no wonder why her Atheist friends are flooding my Twitter mentions with all kinds of supportive comments, strange comments and of course, attacks.

When the shepherd is hit, the sheep will scatter and this is what is happening.  I hit the "great vocal" Atheist "Nope," hard and her blind sheep are scattered.

Some of you posted comments on the debate blog -I specifically stated not to, but Atheists are not good at reading :) - nevertheless, I started this post so that all can comment on the debate.

• All I ask is for the comments to be free of vulgarity, profanity, ad hominem, prevarication and the like. 
• Keep it simple and do not attack Rose or me. 
• I will not post any comment that does not comply with the aforementioned.

Here are the comments that were posted during the debate which I did not approve because only Rosa was allowed to post there.

The verdict is in and @rosarubicondior is declared the loser of the debate for good.  Every attempt has been made to continue the debate and instead Rubicondior resorts to ad hominem and falsely applying another's identity on me in order to distract.  It is obvious that Rubicondior is an internet troll seeking only attention and is not serious about atheism.  Rubicondior is the reason why many abandon atheism and join religion, hence why atheism has a short retention.  

Any religious individual reading this blog post should block and report rubicondior as spam.  He is nothing but a waste of time and has serious psychiatric issues.  I hope he gets the help needed.  Let us pray for this troubled soul.    

Debate Rosarubicondior vs Sacerdotus

Rosa finally accepted my challenge after much distraction and dilly dallying:

https://twitter.com/RosaRubicondior/status/237472676111867904

• God, can He be proven to exist?  
• Can He be proven not to exist?

1. Both sides should provide coherent reasons supported by evidence.
2. No ad hominem, vulgarity and the like.
3. Arguments should be stable and not wander around.
4. If an argument is not clear or too complicated, questions can be posted within two asterisk (*) symbols. ie **What did you mean by....**
5. The winner will be the one who has provided the strongest argument.
6. No one other than RosaRubicondior and Sacerdotus will be allowed to comment.  

Format:

Opening Speech - Opponent

Opening Speech  - Sacerdotus

First Rebuttal - Opponent

First Rebuttal - Sacerdotus

Second Rebuttal - Opponent

Second Rebuttal - Sacerdotus

Closing Statement - Opponent

Closing Statement  - Sacerdotus

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UPDATE:  August 21, 2012 9:00 PM Easter time,

Rosa Rubicondior has forfeited and is declared the loser of the debate.  She has, by her own will, bowed out of the debate.  She has even blocked my Twitter.   I wish Rosa well and am disappointed that she did not trust her Atheistic reasoning enough to debate me.  Hopefully she will study more and prepare for a future debate if she wishes to try again.  I am open to debate her or any Atheist.



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UPDATE May 16, 2013

The verdict is in and @rosarubicondior is declared the loser of the debate for good.  Every attempt has been made to continue the debate and instead Rubicondior resorts to ad hominem and falsely applying another's identity on me in order to distract.  It is obvious that Rubicondior is an internet troll seeking only attention and is not serious about atheism.  Rubicondior is the reason why many abandon atheism and join religion, hence why atheism has a short retention.  

Any religious individual reading this blog post should block and report rubicondior as spam.  He is nothing but a waste of time and has serious psychiatric issues.  I hope he gets the help needed.  Let us pray for this troubled soul.

Open Discussion

• Please comment and post whatever questions, topics, or general comments related to this blog that you wish to discuss.  
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Why does God allow Evil?

Life is beautiful, this universe, this world are beautiful.  However, we often face many things that are interpreted as "evil."  

Evil is an argument used by Atheists to prove there is no God.

• If God is all good, how can evil exist?  
• If God is all Good, why doesn't He stop evil?
• Did God create evil?
• Can God even stop evil?
• How can God be good if the unborn are aborted, children and people die from diseases or disasters?

"Imagine no religion"

The Olympics closing ceremony featured the song "Imagine" by John Lennon. In the song, Lennon implies that life would be better on Earth if no heaven, hell or religion existed.

"Imagine there's no heaven, it's easy if you try

No people below us, above it's only sky

Imagine all the people

Living for today

Imagine there's no countries, it isn't hard to do

No need to kill or die for and no religions too

Imagine all the people

Living life in peace" - Imagine by John Lennon

• Is this true? 
• Would people be more moral if no heaven existed as a reward for living a just life?
• Is religion what causes war?

What is "Faith" and "Reason"

Faith and Reason are terms often thrown around in discussions with Atheists and Religious folks.

• What do they mean?   
• Do they work together or are opposed to each other?