We train our bodies through exercise and physical activity. We train our minds through reading, writing, speaking, and other mental activities. There are many methods to train our bodies and minds. Likewise, there are many ways to shape our character (moral or ethical qualities).
Basically, "morals" are your personal (internal) beliefs on what is right and what is wrong, while "ethics" refers to rules of society (external), or what society determines is "right" and "wrong".
There are various ways children are taught morals and ethics from their families and societies. Families and churches are the first to teach right from wrong. Schools and society also teach what is right and wrong through rules, laws, and expectations of how people behave.
For the most part, our character is shaped by the ethics we are taught and the morals in which we believe. And just like learning and exercising, it is never too late to challenge our beliefs and change.
Values.com is a website dedicated to gathering and focusing on what people have to say about different character traits. We will use this site as a tool to explore our beliefs on several values and character traits.
Basically, "morals" are your personal (internal) beliefs on what is right and what is wrong, while "ethics" refers to rules of society (external), or what society determines is "right" and "wrong".
There are various ways children are taught morals and ethics from their families and societies. Families and churches are the first to teach right from wrong. Schools and society also teach what is right and wrong through rules, laws, and expectations of how people behave.
For the most part, our character is shaped by the ethics we are taught and the morals in which we believe. And just like learning and exercising, it is never too late to challenge our beliefs and change.
Values.com is a website dedicated to gathering and focusing on what people have to say about different character traits. We will use this site as a tool to explore our beliefs on several values and character traits.