How can we define what is good and what is evil? Touches upon several religious backgrounds for thoughts on good and evil.

Comparative discussion of Sacred texts on the subject of evil.

An editorial on the moral decline, or redefinition or morality in the political world.

Says the worst edict that can possibly be imagined is the edict that permits liberty of conscience, the worst thing in the world. An essay on the relativity of ethics, morals, and conscience without a common basis.

Research articles and other essays regarding character education in the United States and Japan. Information about topics such as teenage pregnancy and school crime.

Interfaith organization established in 1962 to combat obscenity and uphold decency standards in the media. It maintains the National Obscenity Law Center.

A speech given by Maximilien Robespierre in February 1794.

How cognitive psychologists explain the more complex human behaviours such as individual beliefs, morality, choice and free will.

The relationship between evolution, genetics, morality, ethics, psychology, education, and culture.

Is morality absolute and universal? Along the lines of the laws of physics?

Chart showing the positions of several major religions regarding sexuality issues.

About sociobiology, which claims to explain the origin and meaning of all human and animal social behavior in terms of genetics and natural selection.

Comparison of three doctrines and legalism.

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An explanation how good and evil are distinguished.

News, information, transcripts and forum related to PBS television series on religious and ethical issues.