Ethics and Religion

Since an adaption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), there has been an avoidance of
religious perspectives because of the exclusive nature of religious traditions, and perhaps because of the
constitutional provision in many countries of the separation of the church and the state.

Religion seemingly "divides" rather than "unites" human beings.

The secularization of human rights disdains moral and religious dogmas. Nevertheless, as religious
beliefs inforce normative moral values it would go against the global pluralistic order's yearning for
equality, acceptance, and even religious nondiscrimination.

Thomas (2005), explains that the modern world has also not entirely dismissed the idea of religion. This
is evidence particularly after the September 11, 2001 attack in the United States, as it posed questions
to the globalized world about our religious differences.

The Religious Response: The Role of Religion in Ethics

Ethics refers to the philosophical concept of morality, it analyzes concept such as right and wrong, and it
seeks to establish principles of right behavior that may serve as guides to action for people to follow
(Pojman, 1992)
Faith of all kinds of their own convictions and moral matters. This religious responses to moral issues are
definitely considered sacred as the church believes it is tasked to guide humanity to moral
consciousness. Take the case of the religious stances on sex and it's moral implications a seen in this
infographic.