Tom is right here. you can't just base your values on something religion says just because they say so. and even when we look at religions that have nothing to do with christianity the people have pretty much the same moral values and thoughts about things that play into laws and cultural values around the world. look at the collective unconcious theory from Karl Jung. everywhere in most cultures killing is bad, a father who doesn't support his family is the scum of the earth, hurting children is one of the worst offenses any one can commit. even if laws fluctuate these kinds of base moral values are found everywhere in the world.