Ethics And Religion Ethics - 1045 Words

Ethics and Religion There is definitely a connection between ethics and religions. However, the majority of religions moral responsibilities are generated by their gods; or god, they worship. In other words, religious individuals believe they must live by these set ethical rules provided by the higher power in order to be a good person. Yet, Buddhism worships no god, nor does atheist, still both can live a good life, and be a good person; with ethical standards, and without believing in a god. Ethics can be defined as â€Å"a branch of philosophy dealing with what is morally right or wrong† (Merriam-Webster, 2016). Whereas religion is defined as, â€Å"a personal set of institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices†Ã¢â‚¬ ¦show more content†¦This was one of King’s passions in life, the freedom and unity of all humans, for every man and woman to be treated equally. The injustice of how the black were being mistreated was not only illegal, but immoral, therefore affecting many of those who had been oppressed in the US. â€Å"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere† (King, 2006). Due to the continuous behavior of the white townspeople; in Birmingham, King agreed to be part of the protest in the stance for equal rights of the black townspeople. King stating â€Å"whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly† (King, 2006). Basically if the injustice by the discrimination of blacks was allowed , or tolerated, then the horrific tortures, and deaths happening would be felt for miles. A human’s life, no matter their color should never be murdered, isolated, or tortured because of their differences. Furthermore, Birmingham officials had accused the black protesters of civil disobedience, a violent intent, in addition to being untimely. Kings response to these accusations were an example of Judeo-Christian ethics, which is a mixture of Judaism and Christian beliefs. â€Å"The sense of mission is why more Americans have died for the liberty of others than any other nation’s soldiers† (Prager, 2004). In other words, King defended the accusations of civil disobedience by explaining how segregation was more of a sinful punishment, as well as a politically, and morally wrong act