>>Whatever the mullahs say they are ;)
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>>Actually only 1/4 joking. Anyone with any grasp of history knows that what many people call "fundamental values" are anything but, having changed frequently over the course of millennia, centuries and even over recent decades.
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>What about the value and sanctity of a human life?


I recently saw a discussion of this subject by representatives of several faiths.
The consensus was that the one value that they all agreed on was the Golden Rule- treat other people the way you want to be treated - or - don't treat someone else in a way that you would not want to be treated.

Incidentally, my girlfriend and I spent several hours today at the High Line in NYC.
If you haven't seen it, that might be great day trip for your family.