Boundaries are deeply tied to one's worldview, values, and understanding of human nature. If you reject the idea of a higher power or divine authority, you must still grapple with the question of why boundaries are important and how to justify them.
If not God or a higher power, then what is the ultimate source of value and authority for setting boundaries? Is it simply a matter of personal preference, cultural norms, or social contracts?
If you rely solely on human reason, empathy, and self-interest, you will struggle to establish a consistent moral framework for setting boundaries. For example:
- Why should you prioritize your own needs and desires over others'?
- How can you justify saying "no" to someone who is making a legitimate request?
- What is the basis for your moral obligation to respect others' boundaries?
Ultimately, your views on boundaries will depend on how you answer these deeper questions.
In this sense, It seems looking to believe in boundaries without faith (or a deeper philosophical commitment) is indeed doomed to fail, not because faith is required, but because our understanding of boundaries relies on faith and trust.
I know it's not a good answer to the question, but Hopefully my deconstruction helps
SlothMama@lemmy.world 1 day ago
This is so unhinged of a response I don’t even know where to attack it. I do everything without faith, I don’t believe in God, no higher power.
It comes down to what I’m willing or not willing to give of myself, and no one should be taking more than that I’m willing to give.