Re: Does religion inspire morality?

Religion can inspire morality, it can also inspire amorality.  The fundamental message of all relgions is to do good for others and be good yourself--and this message can be corrupted any number of ways.  What does to do good mean? What does to be good mean?  Generally when things in a society are going well, the answer to this for all religions is to do no harm and essentially, be kind. However, in times of turmoil, as we are in now, the interpretation leans toward fundamentalism and self preservation--both a closing in.  When this happens, those in other religions are seen as, well, "other" and fear and misunderstanding that leads to intolerence between religions greatly increases.