Are You Right or Wrong?

Prompt: Right or Wrong?

I personally am a moral relativist. I believe that certain ideas or beliefs can be changed. As far as all moralities are equally good and that all belief systems are true, I agree due to the fact we all came to a decision at some point in life where we chose to become who we wanted to be and what we wanted to believe. Points of views are different and we may protest another’s thoughts or opinions; however, our decisions are what makes us who we are. It builds our character and I truly believe that is what makes us unique and it is to be appreciated whether we agree or disagree.

It was noted that Moral absolutists judge circumstances to be absolute and inarguably immoral regardless of the beliefs and goals of a culture that engages such practices. Some examples were child abuse, death penalty and war. One might look at such a topic and automatically agree them to be immoral.

But we first have to look at the whole picture and not just from our angle. Such as child abuse; well, what do you consider child abuse? Some might say disciplinary actions such as spanking. I disagree. Where it seems immoral to some, it is a moral approach to others. The death penalty; it is viewed as killing another human being and that is immoral any way you look at it. Whereas in my opinion, it is a justifiable cause due to the slaying of an innocent human being that didn’t choose for their life to be taken from their loved ones.

And lastly war, a very touchy subject. Some portray war as it’s pointless and that there is nothing to gain from war. No one anticipates war. We think of our loved ones being sent off to not return. But on the other hand, we go to war for the good of mankind and for the freedom of our country. There are men and women who chose to serve and protect and their families who love and respect them and their decision. War is immoral to many, but the moral thing any soldier can do is to take a stance and fight and serve for the good of humanity. Frederick William Robertson wrote: It is “Undeniable that out of evil comes good – that evil is the resistance in battle, with which good is created and becomes possible.”

Is it right or wrong? Of course there will never be an absolute answer to that question. I believe you are right in choosing your own beliefs and it’s wrong to not follow your instincts and disregard your own thoughts and opinions just because the person next to you disagrees. We are all equally different and we all learn from one another.