So then, do you disagree with the alittlecocoa's statement above or have an alternative explanation?

I would say the question is still important for monotheistic religions (and has been studied by them) as it asks the question of what our first source of ethical guidance should be - human reason or holy scripture. And of course, what to do if they conflict, or one is silent?

Most western people seem to base their moral principles on the first, human reason. Particularly, that is it (in general) wrong to harm others, and good to assist them.

However, some religions have a strong focus on honoring God, spreading his word, and not blaspheming either of the former. Is it acceptable to harm or punish an individual in order to spread God's will or his message? If God commands people treat each other with certain kindness and dignities, does that also apply to nonbelievers?

The specific example above may seem like an ancient relic to modern westerners, but given historic (and sometimes present) religious violence, I think you can make a strong argument that the question was also relevant to monotheism.