appleseed's Comments

I have to say, on a boat or not if I saw that many animals moving that fast, away from the same spot I would probably consider following suit.

It is too bad he did not give time for a response to such a great question.

I think what he is truly asking is whether or not religion or religious belief is required in order to develop or embrace morality. I would say that religion is a primary motivator for many people, and it does motivate through fear in certain instances. I think though that religion is simply one path which people take in order to develop morality. Even without religion in ones life it is easy to see that behaving in a moral manner, a manner that increases happiness or compassion, or in a way that reduces pain and suffering, than great benefit is realized not just for those who have been helped but also those that have performed the altruistic act.