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[quote=Anonymous]I think my moral compass is based in two ways 1) by my parents, who taught me to do the right thing by example as well as through discussion - I may disagree with them now as an adult in some areas/topics but the idea that there is a "right" and "wrong" way to treat people, situations, and myself is instilled and now, considered on an ongoing basis.

2) Religion - while I may disagree with several modern stances of the Church, the basic laws and teachings have a positive, strong influence that guides me in life.  It is not easy - the church prompts us to seek and ask the hard questions about morality, which is why I think religion is of great value to many and also why some avoid it.  I see often a society that takes the easy way out in favor of their own self interest - that thinks first of the worst of others, that does not seek to learn before proclaiming, that acts with disregard for the feelings of others - many times this is done with an easy excuse or justification that the offender is "xyz" so as to be let off the hook.  The religious teaching I have had would not accept this easy justification and would ask us to dig further - to respect and consider another's views, to be considerate of their life's journey and trials, and to seek the good in others.

As to why some people are "fine doing bad things", OP, - I think it is learned.  I don't think people are inherently good or bad.  People are taught a range between valuing a consideration of ethics in their actions to taking from this world whatever they can get away with.  Fortunately, we are all capable of change and growth.  [/quote]

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