Before it can be determined if one has morals, one has to know exactly what morals are. Webster defines morals as “having the ability to decipher between right and wrong.” Fittro (Fittro, Family & Comsuner Science) defines the “good” characteristics of moral people as honest, trustworthy, responsible, loving, respectful, self-disciplined, fair, empathetic, forgiving, and service oriented, just to name a few.

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The Christian teachings hold the Ten Commandments to be sacred. Those who profess to be Christian must practice these in daily living. Examination of these commandments in society shows a different picture. If the Sabbath is a day of rest, then how do Christians justify the multitude of activities and work done on this day. To truly observe this, there would be no Christians participating in football nor people going to work in the medical community. “Thou shall not kill”, a simple commandment, does not apply in human society to self-defense, killing of germs, killing of animals, or going to war. These inconsistencies are clearly in response to human needs, which become more important than the absolute rule.

A common belief is that morals are based in religion. Webster defines religion as “the belief in a divine or superhuman power or powers to be obeyed and worshipped as the creator(s) and ruler(s) of the universe.” It usually involves a method of worshipping, praying and often times idealizing these beings or forces. Individual religions involve a different set of activities together with beliefs about the supernatural. It is the belief of various religious leaders that morals are derived from teachings specifically rooted in religious doctrines.

That is why it is essential that children learn good morals at a young age. Who is responsible for teaching these morals? Some say it is the educational system’s job. Others believe that throwing children into the hands of religious leadership will work. Granted, religion reinforces certain morals, but ultimately the first exposure to morality is taught and enforced at home. Parents/guardians must instill good, sound morals into their children and create an environment where morals are practiced.

These previous examples demonstrate that several of the world’s religious communities claim to teach and preach morals based in religion while, at the same time, determine that gays are immoral, support the inequality of women, and break their own commandments. These secular groups have established their own set of moral “rights” and wrongs,” based upon what they claim to be their religious beliefs.

2.) Begley, Sharon and Kalb, Claudia. “Learning Right From Wrong.” Newsweek March 2000 p. 30-32.

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