[MD] Is Morality innate in the cosmos?

[Platt Holden]

Hi Ham, 

Thanks for the quotes about the scientific method. The only problem I have with 
it is that the claim that a theory to be scientific must be falsifiable isn't  
a theory that is falsifiable. In other words, science can't prove the validity 
of it's methodology using its own criteria of proof.  Shades of Godel's 
Incompleteness Theorem. :-)

> By taking into account your view of the universe (which you have articulated
> well), I can offer explanations that bear on the major differences.  I'm now
> trying to get these differences "out in the open", and feel more comfortable
> with the way this discussion is proceeding.  I hope this new strategy doesn't
> make me seem difficult or you uncomfortable.

Yes, you have done an excellent job of clarifying our major differences which, 
as I said, stem from a difference of initial premises. Not to beat a dead 
horse, but I would point out that the difference in premises reflects a 
difference in values with each of us believing the premise we begin with and 
rely on is better than the other's. In fact, I can think of no argument, 
philosophical or otherwise, which doesn't have it's roots in conflicting 
values. To me this indicates the pervasiveness of values in reality from which 
it is only a small step to a validation of the MOQ. 
 
But, I could be wrong. :-)

Best regards,
Platt