How does one determine good and evil, right and wrong, and what is of value?

Question

i put the question here 'coz in religion i'm gonna get extremists answering n in philosophy...well i don't feel like i belong :P

Answer 1

it's all opinionated, whether you would truly consider something right or wrong is all up to you. And if someone wishes to dispute you, they're welcome to their opinion but they cxan not hold you against your opinion

Answer 2

I have found that the bible is a good guide as to good and evil. it even says that we sometimes "do by nature the things of the law" that is, some things we just know are right even if no one tells us or gives us some law about it. For example, most societies regard taking human life as wrong. Although the bible says "Thou shalt not kill", people generally already know this is wrong whether they believe the Bible or not. What is of value is sometimes hard to put a finger on, When hurricane Katrina devastated our area, I did not care anymore about my home or possessions, even items with sentimental value. All I wanted was for everyone in my family to be safe. Once I knew that they were okay, then i worried about friends and neighbors. It was several months later before I began to think about where I would live, and where i would go from there. When tragedy strikes, you suddenly just know what is most valuable to you.

Answer 3

I was going to say rock, paper scissors, but this looks more serious...

See how it feels to think about doing it an act that may be good or evil, right or wrong... why does it feel that way (think... is it because it may do harm or good, or is it because of tradition or social training?)

As to what is of value... that is something everyone has to decide for themselves. Part of the value of something for me is discovering its value.

You can always ask a good friend or family member their opinion on any of the above... but ultimately you'll have to decide. My rule of thumb is that 99% of the time that I butt heads against the world, the world is right and I'm wrong... but sometimes, just every so often, the world's got it wrong.

Peace

Answer 4

These values are inherent in our dna.
we were born with a sense of right and wrong.
Also peer pressure teaches us as well as our parents.
We watch what goes on around us to learn what other people consider of value and act accordingly.
A nice home, car, education, these are things you strive for when grown...But a baby will test to see what he can get away with. Usually a parent will not let the child do risky or dangerous things.

Answer 5

I think a person knows what's right or wrong.
Other peoples' opinions determine good or evil.
And what is there that has no value? A thing may have value to someone or something else while not having a value to you. Does that mean it has no value relatively or absolutely?

Answer 6

dude.. i believe that there are no bad people or evil people.. or right and wrong.. well there is a right.. just people that do bad things and make wrong decisions.. its an endless circle so it goes from bad to worse to down right youre gonna go to hell... so you can choose to make the bad decision or the right decision.. and then you will be labeled good or bad..

Answer 7

ummmm flip a coin?...seriously, that's a good question...sometimes the line between looks awful blurred doesn't it?.....Usually your up-bringing and personal experiences are your teacher's in this aspect....but I think that ultimately it comes down to your 'gut' feelings...with maybe consulting someone you trust to help guide you in times of confusion.
Blessed Be!

Answer 8

I determine what is right or wrong by my values and ethics

Answer 9

Intuition, how you were raised, and the norms of the society you are in. Because everyone is unique, so are their interpretations of said morality.

Answer 10

well what do you prefer, a parshed chapparal or a glistening alpine that could be seen from the throughfares of new york.
Live as we know it is bias, but god can see us through right.....