[Profpat]

Hi Greg;

Maybe I'm part of Abou ben Adam's tribe.

I think my actual point was you don't have to be a Christian or a theist to have sympathy and empathy. That is built into mankind according to Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
Morality is the preservation of self AND a natural repugnance at seeing other humans suffer.

I don't believe in a final judgment either. Rather its a daily judgment.

I once posted that the only real remorse I have in my life is when I hurt others. I think this may be true whether you believe in God or not.

Well you have explored it and that is good.

Best to you,

Pat