Ethics

Ethics: The Metamorphosis of Spirit

What truly makes our actions noble?

Ethics is the higher metamorphosis of every religion. It arises not from blind faith, but from knowledge and reason. We realize that goodwill and noble deeds are the elixir of life for all kingdoms of nature.

Metamorphosis instead of Destruction

The future of existence does not stem from destruction and reconstruction. It emerges from the metamorphosis of its essential spiritual building blocks. What exists is raised to a higher level rather than being destroyed.

Non-violent Action

In the science of spiritual life, ethics means non-violence and the protection of the weak. At the same time, it is the foundation for the struggle against evil, protecting life from destruction by all appropriate means.

The Gauge of Order

Ethics serves as a gauge for when developments spiral out of control due to “excess.” This applies to finance as well as population growth. If religious dogmas demand unlimited growth, ethics must sharply criticize such claims. The term “morality” is deliberately omitted, as ethics is based on universal laws.

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Frequently asked question about Ethics

Why is the term “morality” omitted?

Morality is often cultural; ethics is based on rational, universal laws.

Ethics serves as a corrective to economic and demographic excesses, which are often cloaked in religious rhetoric.