According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary Morality is “a doctrine or system of moral conduct”(Merriam-Webster). Individuals are raised to understand societies’ social norms. Whether this is to be religious or not one is raised to learn right from wrong, from a young age. Societies standards teach us that every action has a repercussion, whether it is to be positive or negative. Although an individual learns societies standards, experiences also shape ones moral code. This moral code refers to the conduct in which one behaves emotionally and physically. One will then decide what is immoral and moral in their life based on their beliefs, upbringing, and experiences. With this information our world belongs to unique and different cultures and
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I abide by an absolute doctrine describing that certain actions are right and wrong, regardless of the environment of the act. I acknowledge a God, and, therefore, regard his moral law in my religion of Judaism. The Ten Commandments are the basis and standards intended for humans. I abide by an absolute moral code, for Example, for the morality of rape I believe to be immoral in all scenarios. This shows, I believe in immoral and moral conduct. My morals are in place to understand and care for not only myself, but for others. Another Example is murder, and my belief that murder is wrong in every case. I fully abide to the statement: murder is immoral, but I do feel empathy for the killer in many scenarios. Although I feel empathy for the killer, I do not approve of his or her behavior for any reason. The standards of absolutism shape my emotional behavior and physical conduct in every …show more content…
From a young age my parents instilled a strong moral code, so I could understand the behavior in which was expected of me. The freedom that my mother and father give me has given me the chance to reflect on my beliefs. I am not fully nor will I ever fully be certain on many topics, but I am certain on what is right and wrong. In any situation, I can identify what is right and I understand fully that all my actions have repercussions. With this knowledge I find happiness and peace with my beliefs. I feel successful in my character and moral code, and a key factor to that is the knowledge that I am “good” by many standards. In conclusion I am satisfied with my life and the way in which I behave emotionally and
I abide by an absolute doctrine describing that certain actions are right and wrong, regardless of the environment of the act. I acknowledge a God, and, therefore, regard his moral law in my religion of Judaism. The Ten Commandments are the basis and standards intended for humans. I abide by an absolute moral code, for Example, for the morality of rape I believe to be immoral in all scenarios. This shows, I believe in immoral and moral conduct. My morals are in place to understand and care for not only myself, but for others. Another Example is murder, and my belief that murder is wrong in every case. I fully abide to the statement: murder is immoral, but I do feel empathy for the killer in many scenarios. Although I feel empathy for the killer, I do not approve of his or her behavior for any reason. The standards of absolutism shape my emotional behavior and physical conduct in every …show more content…
From a young age my parents instilled a strong moral code, so I could understand the behavior in which was expected of me. The freedom that my mother and father give me has given me the chance to reflect on my beliefs. I am not fully nor will I ever fully be certain on many topics, but I am certain on what is right and wrong. In any situation, I can identify what is right and I understand fully that all my actions have repercussions. With this knowledge I find happiness and peace with my beliefs. I feel successful in my character and moral code, and a key factor to that is the knowledge that I am “good” by many standards. In conclusion I am satisfied with my life and the way in which I behave emotionally and