Ethics CaseEssay Preview: Ethics CaseReport this essaySome religions teach that we are born of pure character and without sin. Our individual character, ethics, morals and values are molded based on religious beliefs, family values and our environment. As we journey through life from childhood into adulthood, our personal ethics are challenged by ethical dilemmas. Our approach and our reaction to these dilemmas are based on our previous learning and experiences. From a spiritual aspect, we have freewill meaning we have the ability to make moral decisions or immoral decisions. A mentally sound person makes decisions with the understanding of the morality of the action or the immorality of the action.
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The Catholic Church teaches that morality and the rule of law are inseparable, so that we may pursue one’s true path and that the Christian has an independent character and moral right to love others as we please. The Church provides its members with clear statements concerning the importance and value of ethical character, how that character may be applied to our human relations, and the limits that can in some instances lead to selfish or unjust conduct. The Church does not deny that the human condition involves human character, but the Church takes the position that the human person is capable of understanding and acting in those circumstances and, therefore, can make decisions about how to meet those values. The Church teaches that the Christian can be said to have a moral worth, but not in his own right. A person’s moral character may be shaped in part by his or her life circumstances, but not in the manner or level of that character. It is a condition of the social, economic and social formation with the development of moral principles in each individual life course on the part of the individual . The Church does not make it clear that individuals must always be aware of their moral capacities, and to make moral judgments based on their moral principles and values is to make life more challenging and stressful for the individual. Ethics and morals, then, must be based on principles of personal dignity and dignity in every individual life. Ethics and morals require a human character; they require ethical standards that are appropriate and appropriate for each individual life circumstance. The Church recognizes that moral character and morality have the capacity to meet the needs of our many human lives. In her book, The Philosophy of Moral Character: The Meaning of Moral Ethical Standards, she writes: “… it is not an accident that moral character is a matter of great importance.” In her work, “The Virtue of Virtue” (New York: Macmillan, 1975), the Vatican Council and The Church’s Principles of Human Ethics, Sister Lacey teaches that the Church’s teachings on moral character are also valuable. She writes:
The moral value of personal dignity, as well as of the character of the person from childhood to death, depends on the way in which moral values are applied to individuals. . . . Moral values can be applied to all human beings including those in the family, friends and neighbors. . . . An individual’s moral character is the means by which individual human beings acquire value. . . . Moral morals are meant to serve to motivate us to pursue the good of each other and to develop and maintain a moral character. . . . As people attain power over the environment, and through the application of the right of free association, they attain to obtain moral value. . . . As people
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Citizens of the United States of America
Catechism of the Catholic Association
The Catholic Church teaches that morality and the rule of law are inseparable, so that we may pursue one’s true path and that the Christian has an independent character and moral right to love others as we please. The Church provides its members with clear statements concerning the importance and value of ethical character, how that character may be applied to our human relations, and the limits that can in some instances lead to selfish or unjust conduct. The Church does not deny that the human condition involves human character, but the Church takes the position that the human person is capable of understanding and acting in those circumstances and, therefore, can make decisions about how to meet those values. The Church teaches that the Christian can be said to have a moral worth, but not in his own right. A person’s moral character may be shaped in part by his or her life circumstances, but not in the manner or level of that character. It is a condition of the social, economic and social formation with the development of moral principles in each individual life course on the part of the individual . The Church does not make it clear that individuals must always be aware of their moral capacities, and to make moral judgments based on their moral principles and values is to make life more challenging and stressful for the individual. Ethics and morals, then, must be based on principles of personal dignity and dignity in every individual life. Ethics and morals require a human character; they require ethical standards that are appropriate and appropriate for each individual life circumstance. The Church recognizes that moral character and morality have the capacity to meet the needs of our many human lives. In her book, The Philosophy of Moral Character: The Meaning of Moral Ethical Standards, she writes: “… it is not an accident that moral character is a matter of great importance.” In her work, “The Virtue of Virtue” (New York: Macmillan, 1975), the Vatican Council and The Church’s Principles of Human Ethics, Sister Lacey teaches that the Church’s teachings on moral character are also valuable. She writes:
The moral value of personal dignity, as well as of the character of the person from childhood to death, depends on the way in which moral values are applied to individuals. . . . Moral values can be applied to all human beings including those in the family, friends and neighbors. . . . An individual’s moral character is the means by which individual human beings acquire value. . . . Moral morals are meant to serve to motivate us to pursue the good of each other and to develop and maintain a moral character. . . . As people attain power over the environment, and through the application of the right of free association, they attain to obtain moral value. . . . As people
From early childhood values are taught and implanted into our young minds. Our teachings determined how we react to ethical dilemmas and respond to different situations. Children groomed morally correct and taught the right values will make the right decisions and respond in an ethical manner as adults. Schools, churches, masjids, clubs, fraternities, families, and friends are conducive in the development of an individuals values. A childs parents reinforce or offset what is learned from these outside sources.
My religious background and teachings formed the foundation of my ethics and values. I firmly believe that I will eventually be punished for my unethical actions or rewarded for ethical actions. However, my religious beliefs dont prevent me from understanding that religion isnt needed to guide a person to make morally correct decisions. As I mentioned before, we are all born with a pure character. Ultimately, all humans are born in purity. It is only after we began to live and learn, that we are molded and educated to respect values. Depending on an individuals upbringing and teachings outside of the family, the definition of values may differ
Ethicsfrom person to person. An example would be a child raised in a white supremacist environment. Based on the childs religious teachings and ethical system, killing Blacks wouldnt be unethical or morally wrong.
For the most part, religion has been a very important factor in setting the guidelines for values. The Bible, Torah, Quran, and other religious books are guidelines for exemplifying good character, values, ethics, and morals. These documents are tools for families, teachers, and other child educators to establish guidelines for ethical behavior. These holy books discuss stories with ethical dilemmas and illustrating acceptable behavior. These books clearly state it is wrong to violate the guidelines, however throughout history these guidelines have been misinterpreted and used to justify gross immoral and unethical behavior. Religion can be used as a road to ethics and good values, but the decision to continue on the right path is up to each individual.
Everything my parents instilled in me as a child are