 Bertrand Russell Quotes 366 |
Righteousness and unrighteousness must be taken together; it is impossible to stress the one without stressing the other also: Now, what is "unrighteousness" in practice? It is in practice behaviour of a kind disliked by the herd. By calling it unrighteousness, and by arranging an elaborate system of ethics around this conception, the herd justifies itself in wreaking punishment upon the objects of its own dislike,..
Source: Bertrand Russell: Has religion made useful contribution to civilization, 1930
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The meaning of the word 'Righteousness' may be understood differently by different people. In general, it is likely to be understood as follows( See <'Justice' versus 'Righteousness'>). Therefore, Christians and Muslims may have very different ways of perceiving 'Righteousness'. No, there are likely to be differences according to national identity. Thinking away from religion, as Russell puts it, (in practice, despite all the reasoning), "Unrighteousness is the kind of action that is disliked by the crowd." It seems better to understand it as follows. <'Justice' versus 'Righteousness'> 'Justice' refers to fairness or justice from a legal or ethical point of view. It includes acting in accordance with the law and punishing injustice and wrongdoing. The justice system and fair treatment under the law are also related to the concept of 'Justice'. 'Righteousness', on the other hand, refers to justice as ethical correctness or moral goodness. It involves acting on honesty and moral principles and making judgments of right and wrong towards others. In religious contexts, holiness and obedience to God's will are also associated with 'Righteousness'. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)