or because you fear God will punish you by sending you to hell?
2007-10-05 15:34:21 · 8 answers · asked by DavinaOpines 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I do the right thing because it is the right thing. Why would I be here if not to help others?
2007-10-05 15:37:41 · answer #1 · answered by Pangloss (Ancora Imparo) AFA 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
"Feel that it is right"? Feelings are not an acceptable foundation for morality. We often don't have any control over how we feel so to say that we base our moral action on feelings is to reject responsibility for our actions.
What you are saying is, do what you feel like doing and then our human capacity for self deception will declare it to be the morally correct thing to do.
Christians ought to obey God out of love for God and not from fear of hell. Just as loving children will obey their parents out of love for them and not fear of punishment.
2007-10-07 23:22:00 · answer #2 · answered by Matthew T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why not both!
Generally speaking and particularly within Islam there is nothing better than a good character.
For those who accept Islam as their guiding light it is encouraged to direct attention towards being more aware of and shedding any bad personal traits in favour of good and virtuous ones.
Trust, humility, truth, mercy, tenderness, forgiveness, patience, modesty and generosity are but a few recommended values which should prevail when dealing with others, be they Muslim or non-Muslim.
Tempering negative characteristics is recommended in order to develop meaningful, lasting and fruitful relationships that will enhance personal well being and that of the community at large.
Making mischief for others, singling out individuals to become the focus of ridicule, laughing at or jeering others is not the behaviour of a Muslim.
2007-10-06 13:49:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I try to live by a good moral code because I believe in the law of return.
2007-10-05 15:38:38 · answer #4 · answered by Gypsy 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I try to live by a strong code of ethics and I don't believe there is a god who cares one way or the other.
2007-10-05 15:39:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do the right thing because I want the same thing done for me.
It's called rational self-interest.
2007-10-05 15:42:12 · answer #6 · answered by Mystine G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not because I feel it's right, but because it is right.
2007-10-05 15:40:07 · answer #7 · answered by punch 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
coz I believe in karma
2007-10-05 15:38:34 · answer #8 · answered by Night Nurse 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋