Ethics in the secular and religious life of man

Abstract

This paper is devoted to the study of ethics in the context of secular and religious life. The article postulates that religious ethics is addressed to the spiritual world of a person for whom the criteria of moral development are constant. Within the limits of secular ethics the norms of morality are dictated by public moods and fashion at a certain time period. An important feature of religious ethics is its appeal to faith in God, and therefore it is designed to promote the spiritual salvation of man. Secular ethics is focused on the socialization of the individual in the team and ensuring his physical security. Modern society proclaims the freedom of man in choosing between secular and religious ethics, however, social realities and features of the information space predispose people to focus on secular ethics. Of particular importance here is the Russian Orthodox Church, it is important to avoid participation in the political struggle between various secular parties that do not enjoy authority in the eyes of society.