To me ethics means what is right or wrong. No two people are ever going to have the same ethics. everybody has different ethics but we could have similar ideas. For me I agree mostly with the ten commandments. I think that I agree with majority of them such as do not murder or do not steal but for me the religious aspect has been more challenging. Since I can remember I've been going to church but as I've gotten older the belief in god has been hard. I know that god doesn't exist solely in the church, but that's where I want to start. In my church I find it very hard to have a connection to God. Personally I have found it hard to find God, even though I want god to be a part of my life.
If we step aside from the aspect of God I also believe in the other commandments that don't necessarily have to do with God. I think that people should not murder. I know with the military there is a lot of controversy when it comes to killing. Personally I do think that it's OK to kill in the military. People in the military are there to protect us and I think that sometimes you just have to do what you have to do. The soldiers do feel guilty as many of them experience PTSD and they aren't happy about killing people, but they do it because that's what our country needs them to do.
Realistically we all come from different backgrounds and no one person is going to necessarily change the way someone acts. I think that people act the way they want to act and a lot of it comes from how you were raised. I was raised very differently from from other people my dad was in the military and both my parents were pretty strict. I would say I feel extremely fortunate because I feel like I've gained a sense of respect that I that some do not have. I honestly believe that majority of our ethics and how we act comes from how we chose to act.
I like how you said that everyone has different ethics but some people could have similar ideas. I agree with your ideas about God. I go to church and I believe in God, but sometimes I feel more connected with God when I am not in church. I like how you mention the controversy around the commandment about murder. I agree that it is okay to kill in the military and that sometimes we must do what is best to keep our country safe, as long as we don't get too carried away. I like how you say that our ethics come from how we choose to act. Do you think that someone who has previously chosen to act unethically can change their actions and become a good person? (for example, someone who has committed a crime but chooses to act differently afterward)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great post and really helped me to understand how you feel about religion and your struggles. I have never been a religious person but I think it's really interesting and love that I have been able to learn more about it in this class. Your opinions on religion are really interesting to me. I always find it fascinating how religious beliefs are passed on, or not, from parent to child. Do you parents share the same beliefs as you, and did they raise you to be religious, or is it something that you have taken up yourself? I also thought it was interesting how you talked about that you believe in God but find it difficult to be connected with Him. What have you found in life makes this connection easier? Great job opening up and sharing about ho you view religion, and ethics in terms of the military.
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