The question “what drives one’s morality” inherits a variety of answers for there are a variety of moral dilemmas. I think that my set of moral is like a typical person that is driven by common sense. Don’t steal, don’t cheat, don’t lie, and don’t kill. With that being said, it is a prominent fact that gray areas do exist within these concepts. Inside those gray areas is where peoples’ morals are questioned and put in a difficult situation where they may have to alter their principles of right and wrong. For example, would you steal food if it was to save your starving family who would not be able to last another day without eating, or you lie if it was to save your best friend from being expelled? In situations like these ones would have to use more than common sense to solve them. What drives my morality is summed up of four factors: experiences, peers, mind, and heart. Past experiences may help me figure out what to do in certain situations because the consequences are not worth risking. Furthermore, my peers have a lot to do with moral dilemmas as well. If I witnessed a homosexual being bullied by one of my friends, would I step in, or would I not do anything because of my pride? In addition, my mind contributes to all situations excessively. The idea of karma constantly lingers and spins cobwebs in my head whenever I know I’m about to something wrong. Lastly, on very special occasions, heart comes into play. Heart, is when I disregard everything that I have known, know, and will know so only pure emotional judgment makes my decision.
