Can Godless Atheists Have Moral Values?
Moral Values do not Require Gods or Religion: A popular claim among religious theists is that atheists have no basis for morality that religion and gods are needed for moral values. Usually they mean their religion and god, but sometimes they seem willing to accept any religion and any god. The truth is that neither religions nor gods are necessary for morality, ethics, or values. They can exist in a godless, secular context just fine, as demonstrated by all the godless atheists who lead moral lives every day. Love & Good Will: Good will towards others is vital to morality for two reasons. First, genuinely moral acts must include a desire that others do well it’s not morality to grudgingly help someone you wish would curl up and die. It’s also not morality to help someone due to inducements like threats or rewards. Second, an attitude of good will can encourage moral behavior without needing to be prodded and pushed. Good will thus functions as both a context and driving force behind m
