Atheistic Worldviews and Darwinism
To some, Darwinism is morally comfortable because there is no moral accountability, no perceived moral restraints of God. To me, Darwinism provides an intellectually convenient escape from the guilt of immoral behavior and/or rejection of anything or anyone superior to self.
Personal desires do not make room for “gods” with differing desires—encroachment by any “god” is considered unauthorized and unacceptable in self-centered Darwinism. Man is not the final authority of truth. The scientific community does not wish to lose control of knowledge to deity or to the theologian. So, when we speak of science, we must realize that egotistic motivations neutralize the quest for absolute truth. By admitting to that existence of God, Darwinism, even the intellectual community, would risk financial security and professional scrutiny.
So-called “politically-correct” thinking is cowardice. It is non-confrontational. Darwinism is a is based on philosophical presumptions more than scientific observation and documentation. Darwinism supports human nature as more important than any “god.”
(The modern term ‘politically correct’ has partial roots in Marxist and communist language about ideological correctness and conformity to approved communist-party doctrine. In those systems, being politically ‘correct’ meant aligning with the party line (the Orwellian term ‘right-think’ applies), while dissenting views were treated as politically incorrect or ideologically suspect.)
Helping people is an intrinsic standard that comes from a source outside ourselves. If we all feel morally obligated, why? Go anywhere in the world and you will find some type of moral obligation.
There is moral law, therefore there is a moral Lawgiver.
Right and wrong is something we cannot, of ourselves, know, yet we all recognize certain principles of behavior. Right and wrong is written in the hearts of men. We can deny it, suppress it, contradict it, but we know it just the same. Because we contend with the question and the answers, we must needs admit to the intrinsic nature of a moral law, and the moral law helps us adjudicate between ourselves and our differences.
The moral law is the measuring rod that preserves the human race from self-destruction. Moral values are absolute, and we are not. Therefore, absoluteness protects our existence.