Yes, as I said, "stealing harms other people which is why I don't do it" is perfectly rational. However, I'm not arguing for a "should". I am not trying to argue why you shouldn't… (View Post)

It is reason enough for me, to be honest. The point is, I don't think you managed to show how your position of "abstaining from theft is irrational" is sound. Your two questions have nothin… (View Post)

What about the consequence of harming another person? Is that also removed in your hypothetical? If not, why is that not reason enough? Yes, I agree. However, this is not analogous to your previous c… (View Post)

@Grammarsalad read my mind. I was going to start with: stealing hurts other people, which makes me feel bad. What scares me sometimes is how religious people require something beyond this... But if @… (View Post)

I see, I didn't understand that. No worries. I don't think I've ever asserted certainty. If I have, then I misspoke. (View Post)