The 2004 presidential election season was disappointing for many reasons, but not the least of which was the unprecedented public argument that one’s religion is the only source of morality and personal values. The argument is disappointing because it represents an incomplete view of morality.
Because no counterargument was ever offered, pop culture in the U.S. is left with the impression that religion must be the source of both morality and one’s personal values. This is not a new argument; it’s the default view that students will have when they walk into my ethics class next semester — happens every time.
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