
(Of course, a large proportion of the time it is nothing of the sort! - It is merely a philosophy of life: a glorified opinion in deep disguise or possibly a detachment from reality.)
Ever noticed how nobody else is permitted a conscience at all?
Ever noticed how their conscience always trumps your conscience?
I can freely grasp that there be such things as spiritual absolutes - but I fail to see how basic opinions can carry all before them with room for neither challenge nor debate.