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Immanuel Can wrote: ↑Sun Sep 06, 2026 5:08 am

popeye1945 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 06, 2026 12:17 am There is no universal foundation of human morality.

What's your evidence for that claim?

Simple observation: multiple belief systems do not create unity but contribute to disunity. Are you denying humanity shares a common biology?

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