We deem these values worthy of protection and preservation. In this case, the values have to do with the sacredness of human life, the interconnectedness of living beings, personal responsibility, civility, freedom, truth, choice and tolerance. It is our values that inform our morality. Morality is our system of knowing what is right, true and expedient from what is wrong, counterfeit and destructive. From birth, all human beings have the basic need to live within structure, whether physical, emotional, psychological, behavioral, familial or societal.
Structure provides direction, limits, safety, security and understanding.
Individuals, families, institutions and society are compelled to establish, integrate and maintain some sense of morality or righteousness. Morality provides a structure by which people can make informed choices about their thoughts, words, behavior and interaction. It is difficult to construct a system of absolute morality. No individual, family, institution or society is infallible. Life does not come packaged that cleanly.