[MD] Social Level- Catholic Social Teaching

[David M]

Hi Steve

A post modernist might talk about the context in which good
may or may not be identified, where identity is never static, always 
deferred and differing.
We should note that where post modernists talk of texts we can
easily read SQ. Both are clearly seen as possible universals.

David M


> [dmb]
> Let me anticipate your next move. Yes, of course it is a good thing to
> feed the hungry and house the homeless and I realize that many religious
> people are involved in doing those good things. I'd point out that an
> atheist can do those good things just as well. That sort of decency
> doesn't have any necessary connection to religion.
>
> [Steve]
> This is a valid point, but I would also say that the atrocities committed 
> by
> religious leaders and religious government leaders can also be committed
> by atheists (for example, Stalin was atheist).  Which leads to this...
>
> [Platt]
> Raising the question: "What does 'good' have a 'necessary connection to'?"
>
> [Steve]
> 'Good' doesn't have a necessary connection to anything.  Religion, 
> atheism,
> any Static Quality pattern, isn't automatically good.  It all depends on 
> the
> people behind those patterns making decisions.  A Static Quality pattern
> can be used for either good or bad.  SQ patterns are like tools, and an
> individual's morality depends on how he uses his tools.  Religion is a 
> very
> powerful tool that unfortunately has not always been used for good.  But
> that does not mean that religion is intrinsically bad.
>
> Peace,
> Steve
>
>
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