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Format could be better, but it's a much better source than Sarfati.
The basis of morality for [[atheism|atheists]] is their own opinion.
The basis of morality for [[atheism|atheists]] is their own opinion.
[[Bertrand Russell]], for example, said that his opinions on right and wrong were based on his feelings.<ref>Sarfati, 2004 & 2008.</ref>
[[Bertrand Russell]], for example, said that his opinions on right and wrong were based on his feelings.<ref>'''Bertrand Russell:''' You see, I feel that some things are good and that other things are bad. I love the things that are good, that I think are good, and I hate the things that I think are bad. I don't say that these things are good because they participate in the Divine goodness.<br>
'''Frederick Copleston:''' Yes, but what's your justification for distinguishing between good and bad or how do you view the distinction between them?<br>
'''R:''' I don't have any justification any more than I have when I distinguish between blue and yellow. What is my justification for distinguishing between blue and yellow? I can see they are different.<br>
'''C:''' Well, that is an excellent justification, I agree. You distinguish blue and yellow by seeing them, so you distinguish good and bad by what faculty?<br>
'''R:''' By my feelings.<br>
(1948 radio debate; http://www.bringyou.to/apologetics/p20.htm)</ref>
In practice, they may adopt the morality of the society they grew up with, which in the case of the Western society is generally one with a Christian heritage.
In practice, they may adopt the morality of the society they grew up with, which in the case of the Western society is generally one with a Christian heritage.