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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It would seem to me that atheists are a bit contradictory in their non-belief.

Most live a moral life, yet reject the idea that the concept of morality is a spiritual/religious one. In order for there to be good, there has to be a creator of good. Who *originally* dictated what is good and what is bad? Where did the concept come from?

We are not born with the ability to determine good from evil, right from wrong. That is why so many children are vulnerable to the ill intentions of dangerous people.

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Which one of these creators did those concepts come from? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Creator_gods

"good" and "bad" are social constructions, that are not fixed in nature, or any particular god (how do you choose which one?). They reflect the societal needs and values at a time. The ability to determine good from bad, comes from the social parameters we are born in, and is very much cultural. And of course, all cultures have their deviants - sometimes good ones, that branch into new ideologies. Sometimes bad ones, that harm and hurt others. 
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