If liberty is so cherished, then how come we tend to dismiss it so flauntily? Humanity in general has fought for a world where we can all choose, a world where we can be whatever we want, and we have progressed in a way. But despite that, we end up seeking a society where the moral is based on the duty and universal laws, instead of responsible choices and moral relativity. People often think the way to achieve happiness is by moral absolutist practices, when they in fact only limit our freedom and chances to be happy.

Moral absolutism is the set of rules for a society to behave in a way, considering universal laws of how to act, without questioning. At first sight, we might think that it is a nice way to manage society and that we should all behave in such a way that would be considered universally right, so there is peace and harmony. But the problem with it is that we stop thinking, we no longer put any critical thought into our actions and no longer choose.

In philosophy and life we see that human’s most important characteristic and ability is the one of choosing. Having the possibility of deciding is what makes us apart from all the other species. So if taking different options and deciding between them with critical analysis, is what makes us human, why would we want to take that out? And perhaps putting a set of established rules can be easier; so that everyone knows how to act properly, but then, where do we leave freedom.

Certainly said freedom is what allows people to commit crimes, and if those people had an absolute moral code, perhaps they would not even attempt such actions. But is also freedom what takes revolutionaries to face their tyrant governments, even if that is against the established code of behavior, even if it is against law. We need liberty in order to exist as humans, but what we should do, is having this freedom, yet use it responsibly.

Absolutist moral codes in religions, governments and all the systems where they exist must end. We need to develop into a thoughtful and critical society which can make decisions of their own, and if there are disagreements between each other, work them out civilly. Surly religion is useful for everyone, we need something to believe in, but we should take their moral system as guides, not unquestionable laws.

[in case you didn't get the point the last hundred posts]

By I'm the penguin