As a society, we are frequently given a set of rules to follow. These rules or laws act as a pathway to help us choose between what is right and what is wrong. Being moral can have severe consequences even when making right decisions. These moral codes or codes of conduct, are derived by a person or group’s particular philosophy, religion or culture. It can also be a set of principles that a person or group believes should be universal. Morality plays a significant role especially amongst Catholics.
Being Catholic, I was not only raised to follow the criterion of society, but more importantly, adhere to the codes set by my culture and religion. I was taught that following the; Golden Rule, 10 Commandments, and the Beatitudes would, through practice, assist me in making the morally correct choice no matter how difficult the situation. Being moral is crucial in my life, it gives me a broader perception of moral sense and guides my conscience into making the right judgements. Making moral choices can sometimes be afflicted by another individual's or groups moral idealism. Upholding the standards in my religion can be a little assertive. There might be times where I am in the midst of being challenged by my morals and society's morals. In order to make the right decision, I must first compare my situation to my morals, then I would compare it to society.
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Choosing to being moralistic allows me to make decisions that not only follow societal norms but my religious codes. Many religions have a code called the Golden Rule. The Golden Rule speaks of a person's morally checked and calibrated attitude toward other people. “In everything do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the prophets”(Matthew 7:12). Personally, it simply means treat others as you would like to be treated. Being kind and helping others is important, it establishes a relationship and respect with others. I believe in the Golden Rule, but most of all, I believe that all humans have an innate sense of morality, of what is right and wrong.
The Ten Commandments were given to the Israelites by Moses in the Old Testament, but they are still important for Catholics today. Many people debate over whether the Old Testament laws are still applicable to Catholics. The Ten Commandments are part of God’s moral law, they are given to believers by God to show us how to have a right relationship with Him and with others. For instance, “Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you”(Exodus 20) is a prime example of morality.
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled”(Matthew 5). I chose this beatitude because I believe that it is extremely important. Surprisingly, I realized that it is important as a result of numerous people in our society are not fighting for what is right. For example, the lgbtq+ community. The lgbtq+ community is not being supported by plentiful people. I believe this is wrong due to the fact that, everyone should be treated equally and fairly. Not many people are stepping up and doing what is right.
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