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The scariest thing I hear time and time again from Christians is the following.
They say this in such a matter of fact way. Most people have a good understanding of right and wrong without a rule book. For many that "moral compass" is intrinsic, even instinctual. It is an evolved part of humanity that helps us operate within a society. The Christian's are saying it is a core piece of humanity that they lack and since they model their perception of others after themselves they cannot fathom that concept. They are broken humans who without a ruler/leader would be dangerously unpredictable and violent as they have no system to make good choices. This is why those same people prefer a king.
They say all that while being shitty entitled people though. And they justify it by thinking they're better than everyone else because they're "godly"
The worst atrocities in history have been conducted by those who were convinced it was for a righteous cause. The quote goes
― Steven Weinberg
It also kinda shows they don't really know nor care what a moral compass even is. It isn't a magical thing that lets a person know right from wrong, it's just a set of beliefs to dictate what that person believes is right and wrong. I know what principles guide me and it doesn't matter whether other people think it's flawed or inconsiderate, it is exactly what it is, a guide, a compass.
Everyone has one, it just doesn't necessarily fit within their standards.