Ethics in religion

Ethics involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior.^[1] A central aspect of ethics is "the good life", the life worth living or life that is simply satisfying, which is held by many philosophers to be more important than traditional moral conduct.^[2]

"Moral theology" redirects here. For the discipline focusing on Christian morality, see Christian ethics.

Most religions have an ethical component, often derived from purported supernatural revelation or guidance. Some assert that religion is necessary to live ethically. Simon Blackburn states that there are those who "would say that we can only flourish under the umbrella of a strong social order, cemented by common adherence to a particular religious tradition".^[3]

Germanic Neopagan ethics[edit]

Germanic Neopagans, including followers of both Asatru and Theodism, try to emulate the ethical values of the ancient Germanic peoples (Norse or Anglo-Saxon).

Follow the Threefold Path of Asha: Humata, Huxta, Huvarshta (Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds).

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Charity is a way of maintaining one's soul aligned to Asha and to spread happiness.

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The spiritual equality and duty of the genders.

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Being good for the sake of goodness and without the hope of reward (see ).

Ashem Vohu

In Zoroastrianism, the purpose in life is to become an Ashavan (a master of Asha) and to bring happiness into the world, which contributes to the cosmic battle against evil. Zoroastrianism's core teachings include but are not limited to:

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