Never mind religion, one would think that a ‘cardinal’ principle of morality should stand on it’s own…so pray tell, in times of war just exactly how does this principle apply to combatants?
It’s fair enough when dealing with each other on a one-to-one basis, but the fact is that the definition of “other” in every moral system (secular, religious or otherwise) is always qualified. The principle collapses because of this.
Nothing short of wishing homogeneity on mankind will solve this…better off waiting for flying pigs…
Oh Lord of Moses and Jesus
Islam is the target of everyone.
Means that mostly Christen and Jews are targetting Islam. And they dont think of their behaviour and wrong things in their beleifs as Moses and Jesus were sent to preach Islam but they didnot accept it and worship men also.
Just how many war or peace decisions do you make in a day or even in your lifetime? Cardinal principle stands on its own quite well even between countries, it is just that you might not have the power to use it at a national level. Your post is pointless.
Sigh…context is everything. Please re-read the posts.
The point was that there are times when ideals of mutual good will get dumped out the window becaues reality smacks you across the face…your post is wishy washy and obvious at best and does little to address what to do in those trying times when morals hit a brick wall…
Anyway, as a society we do in fact face war and peace descisions…I probably less then others by virtue of belonging to a ‘wimpy’ nation (Canada)…and God bless it for that trait. Where do you reside?