If empathy is the source of morality, and religion tries to teach morality, why

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02-28-2008, 06:39 PM

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If empathy is the source of morality, and religion tries to teach morality, why

don't religions teach empathy? They teach obedience through fantastical punishment and reward scenarios...

Isn't plain empathy direct enough and simple enough and even better WITHOUT a magic plot line?

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