This paper will focus on comparing and contrasting the two competing views on our origins and how they have shaped our mindsets in regards to morality and value of life, and the purpose in life. ... THE EVOLUTIONIST MINDSET - MORALITY AND VALUE OF LIFE The idea that humans are only the sum of their DNA leads to the idea that people of inferior genetics should be eliminated. ... There are many other areas of morality that can be discussed here, but the outcomes will all be contingent upon evaluating that life in a similar way to the two previous examples given. ...

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According to the theory of natural law, our laws are merely a reflection of this foggy, grander conceptual law which exists somewhere in the minds of all people. In our society, we make the best laws that we can in accordance with the general idea of morality most people have. ... The problem is that there is no great consensus on what this ideal law is, and until we reach that point, we must fall back on trusting that other people's ethics and morality are just as valid as our own, and allow them to make their own choices within the bounds of the laws the majority of society has alread...

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Simon's character traits are like Jesus' because he demonstrates true morality and selflessness and many of the things he do seem supernatural. ... The boys see the necessity for government so that they can keep law and order and although they have good intentions, they do not have enough insight to maintain a well governed democratic society. ...

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