tsk. tsk.
Please don't read into my post your assumptions. I was just asking what your foundational belief is. I never said nor implied anything about religion or God.
Second, for some people morals and ethics ARE dictated by religion and their belief in God. Simply because you do not believe as such does not justify a blanket statement such as the one you made.
Next question (perhaps we should just split this thread): What happens when someone treats you in a way different than what you would want to be treated? In other words, what if someone is rude or unkind to you (ranging anywhere from mild or severe)? What do you do? What are your principles for that?