I think it interesting that the cultures you mentioned regarding forms of murder being accepted followed the whole Alpha Male philosophy to the point of disregarding the value of life. There are negative consequences to this way of thinking that show up in such cultures.
Some groups of humanity do choose to be self-destructive usually when following after a charismatic leader or leaders out of desparation and/or tradition.
Essentially I'm promoting the law of florishing. Does an action promote a person to florish and grow and produce in their community or does it cut down, harm or burden them? The less florishing people the worse for their community and their world. This is extremely vague but that is what it all comes down to. The bare minimum that I base good v bad in my mind.
I'm curious what those cultures you mentioned would be like if the people had the florishing attitude as opposed to following teachings because of tradition and what is said in a holy book. Of course it would take a very very long time to even begin to change attitudes. People have to want to change after all.
It all comes down to life v death in the end. Funny that. I'm all about the life, baby. Non-florishing people means less life and less good things in the world.
The children cut-off issue is complex as it mostly deals individually with each child's mind and body capabilities. The person must be able to make a fully formed choice with complete knowledge of all possible consequences and must not be causing themselves physical harm as in some 12,13 and 14 year olds could die in childbirth because they are too small. The age limit is different in cultures but to play it safe, cultures probably should stick with their own usual age group that is of course unless the culture is endangering girls whose wombs are too small.
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Some groups of humanity do choose to be self-destructive usually when following after a charismatic leader or leaders out of desparation and/or tradition.
Essentially I'm promoting the law of florishing. Does an action promote a person to florish and grow and produce in their community or does it cut down, harm or burden them? The less florishing people the worse for their community and their world. This is extremely vague but that is what it all comes down to. The bare minimum that I base good v bad in my mind.
I'm curious what those cultures you mentioned would be like if the people had the florishing attitude as opposed to following teachings because of tradition and what is said in a holy book. Of course it would take a very very long time to even begin to change attitudes. People have to want to change after all.
It all comes down to life v death in the end. Funny that. I'm all about the life, baby. Non-florishing people means less life and less good things in the world.
The children cut-off issue is complex as it mostly deals individually with each child's mind and body capabilities. The person must be able to make a fully formed choice with complete knowledge of all possible consequences and must not be causing themselves physical harm as in some 12,13 and 14 year olds could die in childbirth because they are too small. The age limit is different in cultures but to play it safe, cultures probably should stick with their own usual age group that is of course unless the culture is endangering girls whose wombs are too small.