Do you equate legality with morality?
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Its quite possible that one thing may be illegal, but not necessarily immoral.  Whether or not there's a set definition of what is right and what is wrong isn't the question, but each individual's perspective on any given matter could be slightly, or entirely, different.  Therefore, who's to judge if something is bad just because it is illegal, or vice versa?
876115
sociologically yes....morally and ethically NO
114957
you mean ethically?  probably NOT.
417774
No.\n\nHere is my usual response to that question:\n\nReligion can act as a guide to morals and values. However, morals and ethics of religion didn't originate from religion. People knew that it was wrong to steal and kill long before Abraham. As a matter of fact, "ethos", a Greek term for "ethics" was coined hundreds of years before Christ by Greek philosophers. \n\nHowever, I am an atheist but that doesn't make me less ethical or less moral than with someone with religion. A person is told to practice morals and ethics because of their religion. Atheists practice morals and ethics because we reason them out to be the morally correct thing to do in our lives. We have the intellect to reason out that it is the right thing to do, not that we are rewarded with a Heaven after death. That is a greater sense of moral purpose.
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That is a thought-provoking question.  The answer necessarily pivots on the definition of right and wrong.  Who determines the standard?  The laws of a certain land may say this particular act is right – acceptable.  A higher authority (if one accepts such) may say it is wrong.  Without ascertaining who sets the standard, there is no frame of reference within which to respond to the question.\n\nMoreover, if one were to say it is alright to do the wrong thing for the right reason, the implication is that sincerity and heart-felt motive outweigh the standard.  But is that really so?  It all points back to the standard - there must be a standard first and the one who sets the standard must have the authority to do so and the ability to enforce it.  Else, the question, in effect, becomes meaningless.
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I think u mean legality--it means lawfulness
89150
The passing of a Constitutional amendment is neither moral nor immoral. The issues the amendment deals with, however, is.\n\nMost of our entire codification of laws and judicial system is based on morals. It is immoral to murder. It is immoral to rape. It is immoral to kidnap. I think we all agree that these crimes are wrong both legally and morally.\n\nThere are plenty of issues of morality that the law deals with that we might agree on. In several states, sodomy is illegal. Drug use is illegal. Minors buying tobacco is illegal. Are these issues morally wrong? A good debate with arguments from each side could be made.\n\nOn to Constitutional amendments. The Constitution creates and protects our beliefs as a country. Amendment 13 bans slavery. Amendment 14 banned ex-Conferates from holding national office. Article 18 banned alcohol in the US and Article 21 repealed it. All of these amendments (and many more) deal with moral issues that we, as a society, have decided are either right or wrong.\n\nConstitutional amendment are designed to deal with more specific issues rather than broad issues, and the specific areas you discuss are prime areas for a Constitutional amendment. That is why is it so important that the country has intelligent discourse from citizens involved in the political process. Find out about the issue, make up your mind, and fight for what you believe is right.
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Depends on your morals and perspective. As a Christian I'm supposed to love my neighbor as myself, but the law says they that live by the sword shall be slain by the sword, but the moral dilema presented by that is abrogated by the fact that vengence is mine says the lord. Justice will be found, whether or not it needs to be in human hands is debateable
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No, Morality is personal.  Rules are for everyone.\n\nRules can be set to try and set some kind of moral backing, but it is up to the person whether or not they want to follow the rules.
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I concur.  I feel like adherence to a prescribed moral principle removes personal responsibility.  I've felt that way (only perhaps less eloquent!) since I was eight.  If you are a good person because you adhere to the Bible / church values unquestioningly, you aren't actually a good person.  You are only truly good if you are the person choosing your own behavior.  I think fundamentally it boils down to manners - in greater or lesser dimensions.
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Morality is relative.  Keep in mind that it was acceptable for Roman men to have sex with young, teen boys.  Slavery used to be morally acceptable.  My point is, only you can decide if smoking weed is morally wrong.  Personally, I think if more people smoked pot, this planet would be a much better place.
200928
Laws are made to make us be safe.  Laws are made so we are treated equally.  Of course they should be obeyed.  I'd hate to imagine a lawless world.
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When you're asked to something immoral or illegal
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Human morals lead ethics in law. The concept is that we have a universal code that we need to live up to as human beings. For some, that's religion. For others, that's just the law. \n\nWe tie those morals into the law so that it's not optional. You follow the rules or you pay the consequences. It's that simple.\n\nLaws we make should be just and in good conscience. What's more, we should make them fairly and always have the means to repeal them or change them.
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I would say that ethics are governed by those around you. In other words a general consensus is arrived at by the cumulative agreement of many...whereas morality is decided within the hearts of each of us...we alone decide what is and isn't morally right. Others may have an opinion but ultimately the final decision on morality is our own..~
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Morality is a personal choice issue.  You have to decide what it is you believe in and how strongly you believe in it.  It is your life and it is time for you to start laying the foundation for your future and how you want others to see you.
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It's illegal,but that doesn't make it immoral.Every community has the moral right to defend itself.If the law can't,or won't, do it,then it's down to ourselves.It's remarkable how even the most un-educated criminal always knows his legal rights,but no mention is made of the rights of law-abiding people to live without fear.We get too much law & not enough justice.To sum up:If it's a last resort,then it's not wrong.