8.30.2010

Morality in us...

They're finding that babies have a moral code:


That's strong evidence that our moral code is innately in us. The article gets into where this moral code might come from. It concludes that it is a product of our cultures and the environment we live in, thus morality is evolutionary.

I disagree.

The article quotes Richard Dawkins, who says "Be warned that if you wish, as I do, to build a society in which individuals cooperate generously and unselfishly toward a common good, you can expect little help from biological nature."

Which fits in right with how Christianity plays out as Scripture describes it. We are innate sinners saved by Grace, and Grace alone. It is only through Christ's grace may we come together to attempt to do anything for the cities, communities and world we live in...but then it's still Jesus doing the work.

Good article, but I think their conclusion is off.