Ok, this is getting fucked up.
Sure, religions make a habit of setting morals out for their sheep to follow. This doesn't mean morality is inherently linked to religion, or vice versa.
Morality can (And does) exist quite separately to religion.
And in a moderated debate, a person well versed in the facets of logic ensures that both parties do not use any fallacies in presenting their point.
If the question was about who's going to decide what's right or wrong, then yes, damn right I am.
If not me, then who? Society has proven itself inept for centuries. We should each endeavor to act as we see fit, and encourage others to do the same. And if they act differently, that's fine.
But if they act in a way that your morals (Which each of us has, regardless of religion) tell you is unacceptable, you need to do something about it.
This is the fairest way. It's how I live my life.
And by which twisted, oft-regurgitated, flawed logic are we calling atheism a religion today?
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