What are these principles and why are they important? For most people, aggressive violence falls into this category, as does stealing and lying. But this self-examination of morals is perhaps the most important step to determine moral principles without religion. It is okay, even expected, not to have full answers for every question, but you should ask them:[[Image:Determine Moral Principles Without Religion Step 4 Version 2.jpg|center] Is it ever right to commit a crime? Is it right to follow all laws or only those you agree with? Is total honesty a good thing, or is it unattainable? What is your line between helping your group or community and looking out for yourself? Who or what are you loyal to? Do you ascribe to similar moral principles? Morality should not say how we live in this life in order to obtain a better position in the possible afterlife. Instead, morality should maximize utility in this life, because there are very real issues and ideas on Earth that need your thoughtful care. One can concoct a moral code with many different goals and aims, but it remains that this life is the only one we have. This principle should never be far from your mind. Your actions have consequences in the real world, for your life and the lives of others. Don't ignore these effects in an effort to plan for the afterlife-- make the most of your present situation. Religions (generally) believe that evil or bad actions are the failure of the individual. It is someone's fault, as they strayed from the moral tenants of religion out of selfishness, anger, or some internal evil or flaw. But most evil acts are the result not of consciously evil people, but rather the circumstances surrounding them. For example: Rape and male violence can, in some circumstances, propagate the human race, as "evil" men like Genghis Khan created hundreds of offspring in their evolutionary (and sub-conscience) desire to spread his DNA. These violent tendencies still run in modern-day humans, as it was a highly "successful" genetic mutation to rape and pillage in ancient times. Frequently, evil is done in an effort to survive, even if that effort is fundamentally misguided. While Hitler's actions are unquestionably immoral, what about the rest of the Germans that went along with it? The entire country was in horrible poverty and depression, and a charismatic leader convinced them he could return them to safety and wealth -- the choice wasn't considered moral, it was practical. This is a continuing task and one's moral principles must be updated as society progresses and new ideas and situations are discovered. One of the big mistakes in religious morality is that people assume that everything has been right for 2,000 or more years and that no changes need to be made to fit modern times. But this often betrays the underlying moral tenants of treating others fairly and avoiding violence, as modern-day sects of Islam can attest. Keep your mind more open than this and secular moral principles will soon become much clearer. Everyone should spend time re-thinking their moral code to fit new problems and issues. Look no further than Pope Francis, who quickly set about reexamining and modifying centuries-old Catholic dogma about homosexuality, women, the environment, and capitalism. Think about your morals and follow them, whatever they may be. It doesn't make sense to have a set of moral principles which one does not abide by. Remember that other people have different ideas of morals, and accept that you can do no more than to follow your own code. Ultimately, your morality is going to be determined by your actions and words, not by your thoughts.

Summary: Consider the most certain principles of your life, the principles that you never violate. Understand that this life is the only one we have. Consider the real-world causes and inspirations of amoral behavior. Continue reevaluating and adjusting your morals to be both up-to-date and consistent. Illustrate your moral code in actions, not just in thoughts.

A free body diagram is a quick sketch of an object that illustrates all of the forces acting on it and the direction these forces are acting. Read through the problem and draw a simple sketch of the object in question and the arrows representing every force acting on that object. For example: Calculate the net force of an object weighing 20 N sitting on a table being pushed towards the right with 5 N of force, but staying still because of a friction force of 5 N. The standard is to set arrows pointing upward or to the right as positive and arrows pointing downward or to the left as negative. Remember, you can have multiple forces working in the same direction. Forces that oppose each other will always have opposite signs (one positive, one negative). If you are working with multiple force diagrams, make sure you keep the directions consistent throughout. Label the magnitude of each force with a "+" or "-" sign based on the direction of the arrow you've drawn on the force diagram. For example: The force of gravity is a downward force making it negative. The normal force is upward making it positive. The push force is to the right making it positive, while the friction force acts to oppose this force towards the left (negative). Be sure to label all of the forces that are acting on the object. When an object is resting on a surface there is a downward force of gravity (Fg) and an equal force in the opposite direction called the normal force (Fn). In addition to these two forces, label the rest of the forces stated in the problem. Write the magnitude of each force in Newtons next to the given label. A standard way to label forces is with a capital F and a subscript of first letter of the force. For example, if there is a force due to friction, label it Ff. Force due to gravity: Fg = -20 N Normal force: Fn = +20 N Friction force: Ff = -5 N Push force: Fp = +5 N Now that you have labelled all forces with both a direction and magnitude, you just need to add all of them together. Write an equation for net force (Fnet) where Fnet is equal to the sum of all the forces acting on the object. For example: Fnet = Fg + Fn + Ff + Fp = -20 + 20 -5 + 5 = 0 N. Because the net force is 0 N, the object is stationary.

Summary: Draw a free body diagram. Establish the positive and negative directions of forces. Label all forces. Sum the magnitudes of all the forces.

Spritz water onto the section you'd like to start with. The smaller the sections, the more volume your hairdo will have. Keep in mind that this method works best for long, straighter hair that lacks natural volume. Starting from the tip, loop your hair around the straw multiple times until you reach your roots. Keep these loops loose and irregular. However, don't wrap them so loosely that the curl comes undone. Use a bobby pin to hold the straw and your hair in place along your scalp. Spritz a little hairspray onto each wrapped strand. This will help hold your curls in place once you've finished. Unlike ringlet curls, you don't have to make every strand the same size or wrap them the same way. Because of the chaotic, messy nature of this look, it's ok if you miss a few strands and stray hairs. Wait about two to three hours first to allow the curls to set. Unclip the bobby pins and then unravel the strands by hand. Use your fingers to gently fluff out your coils into "big hair." Add a small amount of hair oil to soften your hair to make it easier to work with. Keep in mind that this method intentionally adds tangles and frizz to create volume. Combing it will be difficult. Use your fingers to arrange your hair for any final styling.
Summary: Select and moisten the first strand of hair. Wrap your hair onto the first straw. Secure the curl. Repeat the process until you've wrapped all or most of your hair. Remove the straws while your hair is still slightly damp.