At the age of six months babies can barely sit up - let along take their first tottering steps, crawl or talk.Of course to the left those who want to help the country (see tea partiers) are evil and those who want to harm us (see terrorists) are just poor misunderstood souls forced into their lifestyle by the evil Bush.
But, according to psychologists, they have already developed a sense of moral code - and can tell the difference between good and evil.
An astonishing series of experiments is challenging the views of many psychologists and social scientists that human beings are born as 'blank slates' - and that our morality is shaped by our parents and experiences.
Instead, they suggest that the difference between good and bad may be hardwired into the brain at birth.
In one experiment involving puppets, babies aged six months old showed a strong preference to 'good' helpful characters - and rejected unhelpful, 'naughty' ones.
In another, they even acted as judge and jury. When asked to take away treats from a 'naughty' puppet, some babies went further - and dished out their own punishment with a smack on its head.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Babies Call Tell Difference Between Good and Evil at Six Months?
This begs the question: If babies can differentiate between good and evil at six months, why can't adult liberals see the difference?
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