Christian morality

Faith-based moral code

Christian morality is the system of ethics derived from Christian teachings, particularly the Bible and the example of Jesus.

It emphasizes love, forgiveness, humility, and service to others, along with prohibitions on behaviors like adultery, theft, and dishonesty.

Christian morality shaped Western legal traditions.

The term sometimes appears in political discourse to justify positions on sexuality, family structure, or social policy, where it may signal conservative values rather than theological specifics.

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golden rule · community · grace · born again · worship · temperance · seven deadly sins · stewardship · commandments · turn the other cheek · agape · humility · family · redemption · salvation · original sin · chastity · sin

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nihilism · hedonism · utilitarianism · Epicureanism · Machiavellianism

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