Which THREE of the following statements are closest to your thinking when you decide whether a given choice is right and wrong? (Chose only three—please be honest!):
I usually know something is wrong mainly:
- ... if it goes against something I was taught by my parents.
- ... if it makes me feel uncomfortable.
- ... if it might come back and harm me or my family..
- ... if there is real risk I could get caught and punished for it.
- ... if it goes against the law or the rules.
- ... if my friends will laugh at me if they find out.
- ... if it goes against the Bible or the Commandments.
- ... if everyone else around me thinks it is wrong.
- ... if it makes me go into debt.
- ... if my family or friends would be ashamed if they knew.
- ... if it would make God angry.
- ... if it involves snitching or ratting out someone else.
- ... if it is boring, out of style, or just not fun.
- ... if it makes me look foolish or puts me in a bad light.
- ... if it restricts my freedom.
- ... if it is not loving or caring.
- ... if it violates universal moral principles.
- ... if it is out of control, rebellious or wild, and creates disorder.
- ... if it wastes more money than it gains.
- ... if it is weak, cowardly, dishonorable or chicken.
- ... if it is has to be kept secret.
- ... if it damages the environment.
- ... if it puts our country and its leaders in a bad light.
- ... if it is dirty, impure or sexually suggestive.
- ... if it increases taxes and big government.
- ... if it promotes war, conflict, fighting or hatred.
Then, in a few sentences, explain why you chose these three items over the others.
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