Definition Of Morality

Morality is known as how an individual differentiate correct and incorrect actions, intentions and decisions. Every individual has different beliefs on the aspect of morality. Morality is only applicable for a human being because plants and animals do not have it. An individual can only be called as a human being if he or she has morality. Knowing what is good and right is not having a morality but doing what is good and right is the way for every one of us to be considered as an individual who has a morality.The question that we must be considered is how can we say that what we are doing is good or right. Many people may think that if someone follows rules and law, that person's morale is good and well. Law of God which is the 10 commandments

The word morality comes from the latin word "moralis" which means manner, character and proper behavior. While the word ethics comes from the latin word "ethica". Ethics and morality are commonly misinterpreted by many people that the two is same. Those two are related to manner but the question is how those are different from each other. Ethics refers to the right and wrong. They come from the social system which is the rules of conduct that is recognized with respect to a particular culture or group. It practices right doings that are believed and followed by our community. Laws are one of the most common examples of morality. We follow the law not only because we will receive punishment if we do not follow this but also it is believed to be the right things to do by our community and society. Meanwhile, moral is somehow opposite to ethics. It refers to good and bad. Ethics is the internal belief of every individual in right and wrong. It also specifies the do's and does not's but with the consideration of good and bad. Truthfulness, honesty, loyalty, and respect are examples of the ethic principles while do not cheat, be loyal and be patient are examples of moral ethics. Morality can contradict ethics in many ways especially if a law is believed to be wrong. The death penalty can be an example because punishing someone to die is approved by the law as the consequence but in our religious beliefs, killing someone is bad according to God. Many people now do the right things that is followed by society without considering if that is good or bad. Following only should not be practiced but also