Rowyn's response is on point. But also, to your comment: there is something about ethics that has to reach above a level of pure rationalization, to a point where it is simply right. Then, it is not subject to "situational ethics"--a very common problem in business dealings.
I am certainly not suggesting that ethics come from God; I am an atheist, and feel very strongly about this. It was sad and disappointing to have a Christian write me privately recently to tell me that I could not possibly have ethics or morals since I was not a Christian.
I have had--well, a very large amount of money--stolen from me over the years by very nefarious means; the perpetrators were Christians, Jews, and one whose religion I am uncertain of. Ethics are independent of religion, and they are independent of what should simply be "good business"--even though most religions and most business guides suggest ethical behavior.
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Date: 2003-01-08 07:42 pm (UTC)I am certainly not suggesting that ethics come from God; I am an atheist, and feel very strongly about this. It was sad and disappointing to have a Christian write me privately recently to tell me that I could not possibly have ethics or morals since I was not a Christian.
I have had--well, a very large amount of money--stolen from me over the years by very nefarious means; the perpetrators were Christians, Jews, and one whose religion I am uncertain of. Ethics are independent of religion, and they are independent of what should simply be "good business"--even though most religions and most business guides suggest ethical behavior.
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