Ethos Pathos Logos

“I can call myself a purple dinosaur, but it doesn’t mean that I am one” is a hypothetical quote that usually backs up something quite absurd. Such as, “Wrong is wrong even if everyone is doing it, and right is right even if you are the only one doing it.” What makes this absurd is the fact that this quote is implying that there is in fact, such a thing as right or wrong as if it were black and white. There is no such thing, the only fact that could possible back this up is the fact that there are laws to keep humans from doing “wrong” things. Well if they are so “wrong”, then why are there also laws, that justify “wrong” actions? For example, it is commonly known that it is wrong to murder, hence the law. Well there is another law, saying that it is okay if it is for self defense. but, it is still wrong to end somebodies life? Whether you were in danger or not, you ended their life? Which leads me to another absurd concept, “two wrongs don’t make a right”. People hear this quote and think, right, because doing things that are wrong are bad, and people should only do the right thing, in every situation ever.” This is false because there is no such …show more content…
It is very likely that people who might believe in a set moral code and “right and wrong” believe in God. This is because the idea of God, is that he is the creator, and overall ruler. Which gives him the authority to judge, and decipher between right and wrong. Dr. Darrel Ray, says that a Christian learns their moral codes from God and his teachings. When asked the question “What do you gain from believing in God”, some typical answers might sound something like, “Because I believe in being spiritually grounded, and it helps me to become a better person.” Whos says that we need to become better people? What is wrong with the way you are now, are you not good enough? Is it wrong not to be spiritually