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What are your moral codes?

Asked by spiritual (1271points) September 3rd, 2013

I’m sure everyone has different opinions on what they feel is right and just. So how do you transfer that to your life?
Do you believe in no lies at all, or that a white one is ok to save someone’s feelings? Do you have certain codes you adhere to?
Personally, I try not to hurt anyone intentionally, not to lie, I never cheat and I’m a vegetarian. I know these are not everyones choices, so I don’t force these opinions on people, but I would defend any of my morals absolutely if challenged.
Do you feel it’s important to make others aware of your morals or are they private to you?

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KNOWITALL's avatar

My morals are private as they guide MY life only, but they are basically the Christian principles of life.

Adirondackwannabe's avatar

I think I try to treat others as I would like to be treated, and I will respect your views and opinions the same way I expect you to respect my views and opinions. And don’t ask me to turn down my music. We’ll be fine as long as you let me have the tunes.:)

KNOWITALL's avatar

@Adirondackwannabe Bahahaha, I feel the same way about my music!!! Hilarious!

flip86's avatar

I don’t like to use the word “morals”. It has become a religious buzzword.

I simply treat others with respect and expect the same.

SABOTEUR's avatar

Do as you will…

…but be ever mindful that the same type of energy you release to the world will return to you in some way, shape or form.

janbb's avatar

First do no harm.

And…

Be kind, for everyone you know is fighting a great battle.

ZEPHYRA's avatar

Live and let live.
Keep to yourself, mind your own business.
Help if you can otherwise don’t harm.
Be discreet.

ucme's avatar

Never rub another man’s rhubarb.
Also, never fart in the presence of a dwarf…ever.

RealEyesRealizeRealLies's avatar

Take what you get
Get what you give
Give what you will
Will that we live

Learn what you know
Know what you see
See what you find
Find harmony

Share what you have
Have what you need
Need what you want
Want to be free

Love every light
Light every way
Weigh every cause
Cause every day

Coloma's avatar

I have strong convictions about honesty, integrity and non-dysfunctional relating.
Doesn’t mean I have always been perfect, but, I can honestly say I have never lied to, deceived or otherwise been the driving force in any relational breakdowns, romantic, or friendship, or work environment.
I abhore nosey, gossipy, two faced people and refuse to participate in that drama.
I am currently being challenged in this arena in my present living circumstances.

I just told the person I live with the other day, very firmly, that I do not want to talk about or be nosey as to others around here.
So far I have kept my composure but have very firmly set my boundaries.
If you talk to me about someone else I will respond with silence!
It is unbelievable how people will be so two faced, talking with someone and then, the fucking SECOND they walk away they start sniping about them.

tups's avatar

I don’t like the word either.
I know there is good and bad, but the grey area is gigantic. I try my best to treat others the best way I can while still being as true to myself as possible.

antimatter's avatar

Love woman and treat them with respect.
Love your parents and treat them with respect.
Love your animals and treat them with dignity.

rojo's avatar

To be honest, my moral code is pretty flexible and conforms itself to the environment I find myself in at any given time or place.

rojo's avatar

I guess that begs the question, is he being honest or is this one of those times?

talljasperman's avatar

~ if it’s brown chug it down if it’s black send it back. “Married with children”... My real code is keep it simple and stay in my room… and avoid conflict by choosing my own battles.

thorninmud's avatar

Recognize that everything is connected. Act accordingly.

Blondesjon's avatar

Morality is simply the attitude we adopt towards people whom we personally dislike.” – Oscar Wilde

Pachy's avatar

Like Groucho Marx said, “Those are my principles, and if you don’t like them… well, I have others.”

Mr_Paradox's avatar

A person is only as good as the worst thing he’s done.

Unbroken's avatar

@Mr_Paradox how to rate the worst thing a person has done. Also would therebe a sliding scale for opportunity versus what they actually do or perhaps circumstance…

LornaLove's avatar

Don’t lie
Don’t fancy your best mates boyfriend
Don’t mess with married men and couples
Don’t steal
Always return what you have borrowed
Don’t cheat a person who cares about you (romantically or not)
Pay taxes Pay debts
If anyone crosses my doorstep they must be offered food and drink
(I realize at this point these sound odd!)

Don’t be nosy
Don’t be envious
Treat others as you would have them treat you
Be kind to those in need
Honor your parents
Honor your friends
Honor your partner

Paradox25's avatar

Being compassionate and concerned for others, even those I don’t personally know too well. Being in service to others without harming another to accomplish this. Men should respect women, but women should respect men too. We should help both women and men in distress.

Pooh54's avatar

I would like to think my moral code is treat everyone fairly and as I would like to be treated. I know this doesn’t happen but I can dream, can’t I? The other part is spending my life making up for the hurt I caused my husband when my ‘dark side’ came out of me.

Hypocrisy_Central's avatar

My moral codes are not to follow any moral codes that did not orininate from my Heavenly Father.

Unbroken's avatar

I hope that my morals become visible to others without the need to state them. Some of them many people I know don’t realize about me because it was never necessary for me to display them.

I do however find discussions on certain morals very interesting and will take part. I enjoy give and take and challenging my ideals. Also I do not feel that they are all stationary. I allow myself to revisit them should I no longer feel compelled to act in that regard.

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