Religion and Morality
Mexican |
Americans |
See religion as involving Faith and Belief Love and Understanding Social Attitude, ie prioritize moral and affective dimensions of religion. |
See religion as faith and belief more as a matter of personal choice. They conceive various religions, practices and religious objects. |
Religion means almost exclusively Catholic, which carries Values and Moral Precepts that affect personal and social life through a strong emotional Identification with God and his teachings. I characterize as the Supreme Being, endowed with strength and power, and as a loving and understanding father. |
The relationship with God is highly personal and has a less intense emotional ingredient. They think more in terms of worship, prayer and other religious practices. |
Morality is especially positive Virtues and Ideals, a willingness to accept and abide in a more or less naturally. Emphasizing great Virtues and Ideals with strong social implications. |
Morality is the making the right choice between good and evil, right and wrong. They focus on specific contexts and practical issues pertaining to sex, issues of life and death, drugs, etc.. |
Come Morality as a matter of Chasing Ideals containing strong Interpersonal and Social implications rooted and reinforced by the rules and consensosociales. |
See morality as a matter of conscience and personal choice, which is the very basis of Moral Autonomy. |
The most marked by Standards and Social Implications concern has an "evocative distinction" reminiscenciade more Traditional Cultures where laVergüenza Prevention is a dominant motivation. |
The emphasis in Alternatives, Choices and Awareness gives support to the characterization made by Ruth Benedict, based on Social delControl Guilt. |