Is religion losing its grip on social morality in an increasingly secular society?
Introduction
Morality is a customary set of guidelines which are intended to guide human behaviour towards achieving a 'good ' and 'acceptable ' life (The Stanford Encyclopaedia of Philosophy, 2014). This moral law enables society to discern from good and bad according to reason and the law of God (Purdue University, 2012). According to the law or ethics of God, the world religions have an obligation to guide people towards moral and ethical behaviour. However, this is not possible as we live in a society that is becoming increasingly secular. All around it is apparent that the word of religion, and hence the word of God, is being more and more overlooked. …show more content…
Charity is a theological virtue wherein we execute Jesus ' commandment of loving others as ourselves (Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, 2005). The Catholic Church explains that charity is essential, "it is the bond of perfection" (Colossians 3:14) which seethes life, inspiration and order into one 's life (Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, 2005). It is common for our current secular society to overlook the vulnerable and broken people within our society. The acts of these charitable organisations provide these vulnerable people a hand of kindness to assist them through these difficult times. This compassion has a “flow on effect”, essentially boosting the moral of society (Bassani, …show more content…
Although many aspects of society reflect the views of the Catholic Church, the primary portion of social justice issues contradicts that of the Church. Thus this paper concludes that religion is losing, yet still has not lost, its grip on social morality in an increasingly secular Australian society. The issues discussed were characterised by human greed and ignorance, rather than humility, going against the Catholic view that everyone should be treated with compassion. Thus, although it is impossible for the influence of the Catholic Church to be eliminated entirely from our increasingly secular society, its grip on social morality is
Introduction
Morality is a customary set of guidelines which are intended to guide human behaviour towards achieving a 'good ' and 'acceptable ' life (The Stanford Encyclopaedia of Philosophy, 2014). This moral law enables society to discern from good and bad according to reason and the law of God (Purdue University, 2012). According to the law or ethics of God, the world religions have an obligation to guide people towards moral and ethical behaviour. However, this is not possible as we live in a society that is becoming increasingly secular. All around it is apparent that the word of religion, and hence the word of God, is being more and more overlooked. …show more content…
Charity is a theological virtue wherein we execute Jesus ' commandment of loving others as ourselves (Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, 2005). The Catholic Church explains that charity is essential, "it is the bond of perfection" (Colossians 3:14) which seethes life, inspiration and order into one 's life (Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, 2005). It is common for our current secular society to overlook the vulnerable and broken people within our society. The acts of these charitable organisations provide these vulnerable people a hand of kindness to assist them through these difficult times. This compassion has a “flow on effect”, essentially boosting the moral of society (Bassani, …show more content…
Although many aspects of society reflect the views of the Catholic Church, the primary portion of social justice issues contradicts that of the Church. Thus this paper concludes that religion is losing, yet still has not lost, its grip on social morality in an increasingly secular Australian society. The issues discussed were characterised by human greed and ignorance, rather than humility, going against the Catholic view that everyone should be treated with compassion. Thus, although it is impossible for the influence of the Catholic Church to be eliminated entirely from our increasingly secular society, its grip on social morality is