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BSA 211

1.  Distinguish between moral standards and non-moral standards.  Cite some examples
to distinguish one from the other.

Moral standards are standards by which a society determines what is reasonable,

right, or acceptable. Most societies agree that killing is bad, although some recognize an
exemption for killing during a war that is waged to defend the nation or for killing in self-
defense.

Some standards, such whether or under what conditions euthanasia, abortion, or

the death sentence are morally permissible, are not widely accepted. Codes of behavior,
such as politeness or civility, differ from society to society as well.

Other moral principles, including how to responsibly rear children, are more open to
personal interpretation. For example, most people would concur that fundamental needs
like ensuring a safe environment, food, housing, and education are important. Many people
may disagree regarding the morals that should guide how parents should discipline their
children.

Non moral standards refer to laws that have nothing to do with moral or ethical
principles. These criteria either lack ethical sense by nature or are not always connected to
morality. Basic examples of immoral standards include etiquette norms, dress codes, game
rules, and a variety of house rules.

Serious wrongdoings or large advantages are required by moral standards.

Moral principles address issues that have a significant impact on people, either
negatively or positively.

Many non-moral norms do not fall under this category. In basketball games, for
example, obeying or breaking certain regulations may be important, but it does not always
have an impact on one's life or wellness.

2.  Does belief in God strengthen a person to be moral? Explain your answer.

In my opinion beliefs in God does not really strengthen a person to be moral

because having moral should possessed naturally even though a person does not
believe in God he/she should have moral. Morality is a decision made with reverence
for His will. The fundamentals of how to live in a way that pleases God are laid out in
the Bible. Because the flesh is frail, it can never measure up to God's grace. Asking for
forgiveness and repenting are the only options.

I realize that moral and non-moral standards really are different from each other. There are
some rules that are necessary to obey but will not cause harm to anyone which is non m oral standars.
While in moral standard we can easily determine the wrong and right doing of a person and disobeying
it can cause harm physically or emotionally.