Christian Living

Research of the meaning of virtues according to the different religions:

a) Christian virtue is defined as “conformity of life and conduct with the principles of
morality.” According to Christian teaching, the theological virtues do not originate from
the natural man. They are imparted by God through Christ and are then practiced by the
believer.
b) To Judaism kindness to the needy, benevolence, faith, compassion for the suffering, a
peace-loving disposition, and a truly humble and contrite spirit, are the virtues which
the Prophets hold up for emulation.
c) Hindus believe that they have a moral responsibility to act in the right way and to make
choices that are helpful to everyone.
d) In Sikhism, they have 5 commonly recognized virtues, the Sat (truth), Daya
(compassion), Santokh (contentment), Nimrata (humility), and Pyaar (love).
e) In Islam, virtue refers to the concept of righteousness, good character, and the body of
moral qualities and virtues prescribed in Islamic religious texts. Showing kindness to
people and charity to the poor and the helpless are the most emphasized moral virtues.
f) Buddhist virtue requires both overcoming attachment to self and compassionate regard
for others.

Philosophers
According to philosophers, a virtue is thought to be a good character trait. Aristotle
thought that virtue was crucial for a well-lived life. He thought you had to act for good ends in
order to be virtuous and virtue was skill at living.
In the opinion of Plato, a virtue-based eudaemonistic conception of ethics. That is to
say, happiness or well-being (eudaimonia) is the highest aim of moral thought and conduct, and
the virtues ('excellence') are the requisite skills and dispositions needed to attain it.