"My moral compass does not care if genesis is literally true or not . Can anyone explain why it should ?"
"Well , if Genesis was in fact true , then we would have to assume that God is real and the Bible more or less explains what he wants , right ? And if there is someone `` up there `` who will damn you to eternal torment if you do n't do what he wants ( which is one interpretation of the Bible ) than that might effect the way you act . I realize that that is n't exactly the same as changing your moral compass , but history has demonstrated that most people 's moral will stretch to accomodate pressing needs , and I think an actual vengeful diety would qualify ."
"My moral compass does not care if genesis is literally true or not . Can anyone explain why it should ?"
"Well , if Genesis was in fact true , then we would have to assume that God is real and the Bible more or less explains what he wants , right ? And if there is someone `` up there `` who will damn you to eternal torment if you do n't do what he wants ( which is one interpretation of the Bible ) than that might effect the way you act ."