Regardless of culture, religion, or environment, there are some values that all people share. They are called moral values. A moral value is like a line that divides wrong behavior from right behavior. People from all walks of life, young or old, big or small, rich or poor, share some of the same basic concepts of moral values.
Morality can be divided into three basic categories:
1. Behavior and attitude towards all life (human, animal and plant)
2. Behavior and attitude towards property and possessions
3. Behavior and attitude towards the environment
Moral principles in regards to human life means acknowledging and accepting that life is valuable and all people have the potential to contribute to society. When you have a moral attitude towards others you accept and appreciate that they have the right to live in peace, safety and security. You can demonstrate a moral attitude by being respectful towards all people. This means not taking advantage of others, but rather showing them care and concern.
An immoral attitude towards life consists of behaviors that devalue, belittle, hurt and take from others both emotionally and physically. Behaviors that include name-calling, teasing, bullying and discriminating cause others to feel inferior and disregard their worth as human beings. Physically hurting others includes being aggressive and violent towards them. It also consists of behaviors such as violating (as in rape), killing, kidnapping or murdering.
Those who have an immoral attitude towards human life often direct acts of cruelty towards those who are weaker or unable to defend themselves, as in the case of abuse towards children or the elderly. Every year, countless children are physically, emotionally and sexually abused. This abuse results in lifelong emotional scars, permanent physical injuries and in some cases, death. Abuse towards the elderly also involves physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Age, senility and dependency, usually upon the abuser himself, hinder an accurate count of the number of elderly who are abused each year.
Did you know that in addition to showing this harmful attitude towards others, individuals could also display this same harmful attitude towards themselves? Destructive habits and choices that involve risk-taking behaviors such as premarital sex and drug and alcohol abuse are examples of ways in which millions of people devalue their own lives. These behaviors are the leading causes of sexually transmitted diseases, degeneration of the mind and health, and dangerous driving practices, all of which can lead to death. Self-mutilation, which is to willfully cut one's own body, and suicide are additional ways in which an individual disregards the value of his own life.
Moral principles can also be applied to the environment and how we care for it. When everyone does their part to care for our environment by not polluting the earth or using harsh man-made chemicals that contaminate our atmosphere and water, we are demonstrating regard for all life. We need air, water, plants and animals to survive, and all of these things make up our environment.
Life is precious, therefore, we must handle it with morality. Within our lifetime, the responsibility to our planet and its resources will define our concern for future generations.
In addition to this, we can also display a moral attitude towards animals by treating them kindly and not condoning any form of animal cruelty. Animal cruelty disregards the fact that every animal has a purpose that benefits mankind, the earth and the food supply. They must be kept alive, in addition, we need to watch out for their health. Every year, animals are neglected, abused, tortured and killed for sport rather than for food. There have been numerous studies done that show that many serial killers engaged in immoral acts towards animals by torturing and dismembering them prior to murdering human beings.
Morality can be divided into three basic categories:
1. Behavior and attitude towards all life (human, animal and plant)
2. Behavior and attitude towards property and possessions
3. Behavior and attitude towards the environment
Moral principles in regards to human life means acknowledging and accepting that life is valuable and all people have the potential to contribute to society. When you have a moral attitude towards others you accept and appreciate that they have the right to live in peace, safety and security. You can demonstrate a moral attitude by being respectful towards all people. This means not taking advantage of others, but rather showing them care and concern.
An immoral attitude towards life consists of behaviors that devalue, belittle, hurt and take from others both emotionally and physically. Behaviors that include name-calling, teasing, bullying and discriminating cause others to feel inferior and disregard their worth as human beings. Physically hurting others includes being aggressive and violent towards them. It also consists of behaviors such as violating (as in rape), killing, kidnapping or murdering.
Those who have an immoral attitude towards human life often direct acts of cruelty towards those who are weaker or unable to defend themselves, as in the case of abuse towards children or the elderly. Every year, countless children are physically, emotionally and sexually abused. This abuse results in lifelong emotional scars, permanent physical injuries and in some cases, death. Abuse towards the elderly also involves physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Age, senility and dependency, usually upon the abuser himself, hinder an accurate count of the number of elderly who are abused each year.
Did you know that in addition to showing this harmful attitude towards others, individuals could also display this same harmful attitude towards themselves? Destructive habits and choices that involve risk-taking behaviors such as premarital sex and drug and alcohol abuse are examples of ways in which millions of people devalue their own lives. These behaviors are the leading causes of sexually transmitted diseases, degeneration of the mind and health, and dangerous driving practices, all of which can lead to death. Self-mutilation, which is to willfully cut one's own body, and suicide are additional ways in which an individual disregards the value of his own life.
Moral principles can also be applied to the environment and how we care for it. When everyone does their part to care for our environment by not polluting the earth or using harsh man-made chemicals that contaminate our atmosphere and water, we are demonstrating regard for all life. We need air, water, plants and animals to survive, and all of these things make up our environment.
Life is precious, therefore, we must handle it with morality. Within our lifetime, the responsibility to our planet and its resources will define our concern for future generations.
In addition to this, we can also display a moral attitude towards animals by treating them kindly and not condoning any form of animal cruelty. Animal cruelty disregards the fact that every animal has a purpose that benefits mankind, the earth and the food supply. They must be kept alive, in addition, we need to watch out for their health. Every year, animals are neglected, abused, tortured and killed for sport rather than for food. There have been numerous studies done that show that many serial killers engaged in immoral acts towards animals by torturing and dismembering them prior to murdering human beings.
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