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Originally Posted by Vexx
I think the word "moral" is too overloaded with meaning, since as Don examples, it doesn't even mean "good" (since it could result in witch burnings, faux honor killings, etc).
Moral codes lead to mixed results, one reason I think the proposition that "morality is absolute" (or even tied to religion) fails.
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Indeed. That's why I haven't used "Good", but "Morality".
That said, in this case (IE bystanders helping someone in need), the outcome of morality would be defined by pretty much everyone as "good".
Generally speaking, the fundamental elements of morality that are common across cultures are universally considered good. The specific elements of morality that are unique to certain cultures will be considered good by some, evil by others, and a few will simply not care one way or the other.