2007-12-19 12:47:07 · 15 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
How about somebody who doesn't need to be bribed with paradise or threatened with damnation in order to practice what is commonly accepted by a culture as good, ethical behavior?
2007-12-19 12:52:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Moral maturity is when someone does not label others and judge them for a single belief in their life. Also it is someone who does not see one person doing something and believe that everyone else with a similar charecteristic of them is the same way. Finally, it is a person who believes that what they do is right, not because someone else told them so, but because they weighed out all the options and picked one out logically. Using life experiences and beliefs to help them do so.
2007-12-19 12:58:56 · answer #2 · answered by moxie1352 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Moral maturity could be in reference to someone who acts according to something other than desire for an immediate reward or fear of punishment (the most basic forms of drives to "do good", developed by the time you are a toddler). The height of moral maturity is altruism, but one can still be morally mature if they do "good deeds" and do not do "bad deeds" simply because they acknowledge them as such.
2007-12-19 12:56:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Interesting question.
IMO, Individuals with moral maturity are logical thinkers who evaluate situations rather quickly. They are decisive in their actions. I think they would always put the welfare of others as priority over their own. You can look them in the eye and trust them to be sincere.
I do not believe it is possible to be that person in only one lifetime. When you see a person with moral maturity, you are looking at an old soul.
2007-12-19 12:55:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Virtually all religions have some concept of "The Golden Rule
each phrases it their own way but it appears to be pretty universal. So from my perspective a morally mature person is one that understand the concept and importance of treating others like you want them to treat you.
2007-12-19 12:56:52 · answer #5 · answered by drdavidcamp 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Baritone,
I believe that "moral maturity" is seen when people are respectful of other's beliefs and do not "throw rocks " even when others throw rocks at them. In other words we should be able to "turn the other cheek" and find a way to take it rather than dish it out to others. I have seen several on this site that have continually done so and I applaud them for being this way no matter what their beliefs are. I have great respect for other's personal and religious beliefs and try my best to show respect for others here. Have a wonderful evening and a great Christmas!
Thanks,
Eds
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2007-12-19 12:50:46 · answer #6 · answered by Eds 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Heb 5:14 "But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil."
Moral maturity is to have an enlightened conscience and the disposition to act upon such a conscience.
2007-12-19 13:49:39 · answer #7 · answered by Steve Amato 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moral maturity? I find the term rather ambiguous, do you mean a person whose morality has stopped changing and becomes rigid? If that's the case, such a person would become intolerant.
2007-12-19 12:52:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Someone who is able to unintentionally lead by example rather than running around espousing morality.
2007-12-19 12:52:56 · answer #9 · answered by Trina™ 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Morally, maturity is when you realize you are accountable for your actions. Actions are caused by thoughts, so you are accountable for them as well.
I've noticed that children ask for justice, and adults ask for mercy.
2007-12-19 13:03:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋