There is an amazing consistency because, for the most part, our morals are a part of human nature. Unhindered, humans develop first a sense of empathy (before the first year), a sense of justice (during childhood), and a sense of reasoning (adolescence and on).Also, I am seeing amazing consistency on here. Can any of you go deeper?
You'll find that if you ask someone why they feel like they shouldn't hurt anyone else or why being fair is so important, and that person hasn't spent a lot of time contemplating it, then their answer will be along the lines of "Just because." This is because those values are innate.
This, coupled with the recognition that we require sociability to survive and thrive, heavily influences behaviour. Mine, anyway.
Off the top of my head, that's why I think that many atheists would discover that they fit the rough definition of a secular humanist. Without an alternative guide (i.e, the Bible), we fall back on genetic predispositions...and our upbringing.
Of course, not all atheists are like that. Environment is also crucial to a child's development, and pain or abuse may impede neurological growth and prevent these traits from manifestation. Even emphasis of certain emotions, like hatred, can significantly alter the personality of an individual (hence, in my opinion, those cheery Westboro folks).
I hope this is what you meant by going deeper, I apologise if I misunderstood.



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