>>9641446i think a distinction should be made here between not believing in objective good and evil versus having the ability to construct a personal moral framework. you're saying that by not believing in objective good and evil that they are also incapable of constructing their own moral framework. it's true that most will fall into the illusion of creating their own moral framework - in an effort to justify their hedonism. very much like nietzsche's concept of slave morality.
would these people have been any different had they followed religion? doubtful. there is a lack of critical thinking, and that is the common characteristic. if anything, it seems they would have gone to church, sinned, and used the church as a means of acquiring forgiveness for their sins. their hedonistic moral framework would develop in the same way, except it would be "don't judge me, only god can judge me!" instead of "don't judge me, i'm free to do what i want!".
i think something to think about is whether or not good or evil can actually be taught to people who lack the ability to see beyond themselves. that being said, i suppose i agree that it's better that they have some religious exposure, before being thrown into the hedonistic grinder.
