Quote by Bertrand Russell

The fundamental defect of Christian ethics consists in the fact that it labels certain classes of acts 'sins' and others 'virtue' on grounds that have nothing to do with their social consequences

The fundamental defect of Christian ethics consists in the f

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This quote suggests that there is a fundamental flaw in Christian ethics, as it categorizes certain acts as "sins" or "virtue" based on criteria unrelated to their impact on society. It implies that Christian ethics considers only the moral implications of actions without considering their wider social consequences. The quote implies that this narrow focus denies the development of a comprehensive ethical system that considers the social effects of actions when determining their moral value.

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