What am I?

Prompt: Right or Wrong

Are you a moral relativist or an absolutist? Relativism is sometimes identified (usually by critics) at the thesis that all points of view are equally valid. In ethics, this amounts to saying that all moralities are equally good. Absolutism is the belief that there are absolute standards against which moral questions can be judged and that certain actions are right or wrong, devoid of the context of the act. I believe I am more of a moral relativist than an absolutist. I tend to see all points of view of a situation rather than just one side. I try to understand and take into consideration everyone’s opinion of whatever subject is in question.

As a devout Christian, my religion plays a huge part in my perception of “rightness” and “wrongness.” The tend commandments are what I try to live my life by. However, In certain situations, I think exceptions should be made. For example, thou shall not kill. This is a very clear commandment. Although ,in a case such as someone is going to kill you and the only way to live is to kill them first then I believe you are right to kill them. In the news recently, It had a story about a man who killed someone because he believed they molested his daughter. I don’t condone murder, however, I do understand his side and his reasoning in killing the person he believes violated his daughter.

All people have a view of “right” and “wrong.” Some believe what is right is what gets them more money. Others see right as what comes easiest or what feels right. “Wrong” may mean doing something bad but only if you get caught. In my opinion, “Right” is what you feel in your heart is good and what you know in your mind won’t hurt anyone. “Right” is a subjective word. I believe it’s a conscience feeling and that there is no true definition that will validate to what everyone interprets “right” to be. “Wrong” is what you know you should not do but most likely will end up doing anyway. “Wrong” I believe is also a feeling but that there are many more people that would probably agree upon what they think “wrong” is.