ROLE OF RELIGION IN

ETHICS
IMPORTANCE
We do seem to regard religion as a good source of basic moral guidance, making it unwise to argue that there ought to be
no connection between religion and ethics. Religion also benefits society by teaching people the art of self- sufficiency
and ideas that being charitable is important. Religion enforces that by teaching people to be less selfish and to help fellow
community members when they are in need. Religion also gives people something to believe in.

Religion and ethics are treated as the same thing, with various religions making claims about their belief systems being
the best way for people to live, actively proselytizing and trying to convert unbelievers, trying to legislate public
behaviors based around isolated religious passages, etc. Of course, not all religions are the same, some are more liberal
than others and some more conservative, but in general, all religious traditions believe that their faith represents a path
to enlightenment and salvation.

DIFFERENT KINDS
OF RELIGION