Morality

• Friends can influence your understanding of what is right and wrong because as you grow your mixup with different people and they may uphold different religious believes to help them to be a moral person. For example a young girl has a friend who is Jewish she came to seek advice from her as she was in trouble as she lied to her parents. Her friend advises her to be truthful as one of the 10 Commandments says thou shall not lie. In conclusion I believe that our friends really shape our attitude as a person and they help you become morally mature.
• The remarkable stage of making a moral decision is to seek advice, this can be from family members, friends and religious leaders as it can help you make a decision. seeking advise is notable in moral decision-making as it gives you more insight on the situation and it can also be useful as the people you seek advice from could be morally mature and most likely they could have experienced the situation you are seeking advice for.
• Another stage that is involved when a person is making the more decision is prayer and time to reflect. This is significant as religious people pray to the divine; Christians pray to God when making important decisions. In my opinion I think the time to reflect and pray is the most important stage of moral decision-making as it gives you an open space to be in a pensive mood and it‘s also important as believers/Christians believe that throuhgh struggles and confusion that they connect with God and he instructs them on what to do a .
• • Poverty is a moral issue as it denies people from their basic human rights such as access to clean water education and healthcare I think everyone deserves a good life without suffering.
  • Global poverty is a moral issue as a depicts the unfairness in society in terms of distribution of wealth I believe that world should be evenly spread out across society.
• Morality is a set of guidelines that helps you understand the difference between right and wrong morality comprises of being able to differentiate moral behaviour and immoral behaviour. Moral behaviour is good actions was wrong and bad actions are immoral.
• An informed decision is a choice made by an individual after they have thought it through and analysed and considered the potential consequences.
• Making a moral decision (between right and wrong) use the LISTEN process: 

  L: List the facts (what information do you know).

  I: Imagine the consequences (positive and negative for you and others).

  S: Seek guidance, can family, friends, religion, media or the law help you make a decision. 

  T: Time to reflect: Reflect on your choices and find out about your options

  E: Examine your conscience, inner voice or gut feeling about what's right or wrong. Will you be at peace or feel guilty with each decision.

  N: Now time to decide/make your decision.
• understanding the connection between actions and consequences influences the behaviour of a person trying to live a morally good life, because it teaches them that their actions have an effect on others. This would encourage a person to behave in a thoughtful kind and considerate way when making choices, if they proceed like this they would avoid doing immoral things that would negatively impact others and they would do what is right as they would consider the consequences prior to when they are making their decisions.
• Reading scripture helps in making a moral decision for example in Matthew in the Bible in the New Testament It states that blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy. this encourages us to forgive others and not pursue Revenge. The last step is considering the consequences you need to consider if affects anyone in a negative way if so restrain from it (For example Christians want to be like Jesus who was loving and kind to others through his actions)
• 1. I am the Lord your God. You should have no other gods but me. (Put God first in Life) 

  2. You should not take the Lord your God’s name in vain. (Not curse, use sacred name)

  3. Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day. (Allow time worship God)

  4. Honour your father and mother. (Respect Parents)

  5. Never kill anyone. (Not harm others/murder)
• 6. Never commit adultery. (Be faithful in Marriage)

  7. Never steal from anyone. (Respect property and not Steal)

  8. Never bear false witness against your neighbour. (Never gossip/tell Lies).

  9. Never covet your neighbour’s wife. (Importance Love/Respect in Marriage)

  10. Never covet your neighbour’s goods. (Be content in life, not Jealous)

  Love thy neighbour as yourself
• Mitzvah means commandment
• • Poor in Spirit The Kingdom of Heaven is theirs (know they are weak, need God’s strength/love in their lives).
  • The Gentle - They shall have the earth. (Show care to all around them, shows God’s Goodness).
  • The Mournful - They shall be comforted (Those who sin and are sorry. God will forgive them)
  • Ones who hunger and thirst for righteousness- They shall have their fill. (always try do what's right.
• Blessed are the:

  5. Merciful - They shall show Mercy (forgiving, show God’s love to others).

  6. Pure of Heart - They shall see God (Who are respectful to those around them).

  7. Peacemakers - They will be called children of God (Work for Peace).

  8. Persecuted in the cause of righteousness - They shall have the kingdom of Heaven (People who stand up for the right thing).
• Golden Rule: Religions say - Treat others as you want to be treated.

  Judaism: Jews live a moral life by following the 10 commandments in the Torah to get closer to God. Jews put God and family first in life.

  Christianity: God asks Christians to follow example of Jesus and live by values of love and forgiveness. By living a moral life will be rewarded in heaven. 
• Value means the importance of following teachings and principles that guide a good life. It’s about being kind honest and serving others as taught by their Faith. These values help people connect with the divine and live fulfilling life according to their beliefs. (Religious)
• Forgiveness is the act of releasing negative emotions towards someone who has done you wrong. Forgiveness is powerful as it liberates both the forgiver and the forgiven.
• Moral code

  buddism - eight fold path
• hinduism - dharma,karma and the 5 daily duties
• Altruistic actions strengthens communities as a fosters a sense of community and togetherness. Acts of kindness impact people positively and it may improve the mental health of orders as it reduces stress. It’s important as it sets an example to the younger generation which encourages them to be generous and kind.
• Altruistic actions can help people to reflect on the world around them, as altruistic actions may open the gateway for gratitude. It may make them reflect on past blessings. It can also act as a momentum for them to pay it forward.