cultural influence

An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 11 – Ethics 1 (Relativism) – Part 7: Summary – Where’s the beef?

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As we wrap up this week, we reflect on how we, as humans, are the rule-makers. With no cosmic referee or divine lawgiver, we create our own ethics based on culture, experience, and time. But while this flexibility can be empowering, it also leaves us wondering: Are we building a sturdy moral house, or just rearranging the furniture? The question of ethical relativism has no simple answer. As we continue to evolve, our ethical rules shift with us, and we are still finding our way.

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An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 10 – God 2 (Atheism) – Part 2: Does God have dissociative identity disorder?

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If God were a universal, fixed reality, why is there such discord over God’s nature? The contradictions within religious belief—peace and holy war, mercy and vengeance—are normalized. What we believe about God is often determined by where and when we were born, shaped by culture, language, and history. A God who deeply cares about being known correctly would leave less room for confusion. So the real question is: are we projecting different gods based on our geography, or is God truly fragmented across cultures?

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