Beliefs, Morals and Values Application

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Beliefs, Morals and Values Application

According to Webster’s II New College Dictionary a belief is the mental act, condition, or habit of placing trust or confidence in a person or thing and mental acceptance of or conviction in the truth or actuality of something (1995). A belief consists of anything believed by conviction or faith; a belief can be something accepted as true (Weber, 2002). Beliefs are convictions; trust or confidence placed in a person or thing (Encarta, 1999). A belief is something you believe in deeply. When questioned as to why you hold those beliefs you might not be able to give a detailed reason as to why, only that for some unknown reason you feel strongly regarding those beliefs.

Values are principles of an individual or group that define right and wrong, good and bad (Encarta, 1999). According to Webster’s II New College Dictionary a value is an amount regarded as a suitable equivalent for something else; also defined as worth in usefulness or importance to the possessor, and a principle, standard or quality regarded as worthwhile or desirable (1995). A value is an idea that has a positive impact because it benefits the greater good of the majority. Value is, simply put, a person’s worth. Weber (2002) defines value as conception of what is good. Being a responsible member of the community, benefits not only you but also the other members of your community.

“A moral is relating to principles of right and wrong behavior and also can identify a person’s excellence in character,” and morals usually conform to the standards of one's family, organizations, community, or culture (Weber, 2002). According to Webster’s II New College Dictionary a moral is of or concern...

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...re some who would choose evil over good, they are in the minority. Good choices are the result of a positive conscious and the willingness to be loyal.

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Webster’S II New College Dictionary. (1995). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company.