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Perception where attitude is attached to moral significance
Moral conviction refers to the perception that one's feelings about a given attitude are based on one's beliefs about right and wrong. Holding an attitude
Moral_conviction
Legal concept
moral turpitude has significance in several areas of law. First, a prior conviction of a crime of moral turpitude (or in some jurisdictions, "moral turpitude
Moral_turpitude
Distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior
Islamic ethics Jewish ethics Moral agency Moral character Moral conviction Moral intelligence Moral outsourcing Moral panic Moral skepticism Outline of ethics
Morality
Israeli actor (born 1985)
letter to U.S. president Joe Biden thanking him for his "unshakeable moral conviction, leadership and support" for Jewish people. Ritman, Alex (23 November
Tomer_Capone
Interdisciplinary field of study
are moral judgment, moral reasoning, moral satisficing, moral sensitivity, moral responsibility, moral motivation, moral identity, moral action, moral development
Moral_psychology
2026 Hindi-language film by Anubhav Sinha
defendants’ accounts. Against the backdrop of public pressure and her own moral conviction, the judge finally delivers a verdict in Parima’s favour, finding the
Assi_(film)
Campaigning on own values rather than consensus or polls
moral convictions in determining electoral outcomes.[citation needed] There is also a connection between voters' political behavior and their moral convictions
Conviction_politics
Concept in the moral philosophy of Max Weber
The ethic of ultimate ends, moral conviction, or conviction is a concept in the moral philosophy of Max Weber, in which individuals act in a faithful
Ethic_of_ultimate_ends
1919 essay by Max Weber
politician needs to balance an "Ethic of Moral Conviction" with an "Ethic of Responsibility." The Ethic of Moral Conviction refers to the core unshakeable beliefs
Politics_as_a_Vocation
US Armed Forces legal provision
of Moral Qualifications and Waivers") is primarily concerned with moral waiver. Each disqualifying situation involves at least multiple convictions for
Moral_waiver
American actress (born 1994)
Creative Community for Peace praising President Joe Biden for "unshakable moral conviction, leadership, and support for the Jewish people", as well as calling
Julia_Garner
Character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
heroism, traits shaped by trauma but often tempered by empathy and moral conviction. Critics have frequently described her as an antihero whose defining
Jessica Jones (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Jessica_Jones_(Marvel_Cinematic_Universe)
Philosophical terms
internal connection between moral convictions and moral motives. That is, there is no necessary connection between the conviction that X is wrong and the
Internalism_and_externalism
2025 play by Suzie Miller
countless sexual assault cases, suddenly finds her professional and moral convictions put to the ultimate test. The play delves into the ethical and emotional
Inter_Alia_(play)
American Marine Corps officer and National Security Advisor (1937–2022)
wrote, "approved every single action I ever took" but "lacked the moral conviction and intellectual courage to stand up in our defense and in defense
Robert McFarlane (American government official)
Robert_McFarlane_(American_government_official)
American neuroscientist
role of moral conviction in justifying violence. While violence is often described as antithetical to sociality, it can be motivated by moral values with
Jean_Decety
Concept of intuitive probability
equivalent to "beyond reasonable doubt", in another sense, moral certainty refers to a firm conviction which does not correlate but rather opposes evidentiary
Moral_certainty
Pejorative German term for a sanctimonious do-gooder
"right" and "correct" attitude or sentiment (Ultimate end, ethics of moral conviction) over responsible, balanced, rational and reflected decisions (ethics
Gutmensch
1990 Indian film
henchman of his is killed. Ravi is implicated in this case. Sunil's moral conviction is now tested as his brother, Ravi, is accused of this murder. Unaware
Majboor_(1990_film)
Scottish actor
real George Watters, played by Robbie Gordon) is compelled by his moral convictions. His friends Jimmy (Nicholas Ralph), Bill (Cristian Ortega) and Jock
Nicholas_Ralph
American adult stop-motion animated sitcom (2005–2008)
Moral Orel is an American adult stop-motion animated black comedy drama series created by Dino Stamatopoulos for Cartoon Network's nighttime programming
Moral_Orel
2023 biography by Jonathan Eig
reveals a man beset by insecurity and personal doubt but grounded in moral conviction". The Boston Globe. Retrieved May 9, 2024. Sanneh, Kelefa (May 8, 2023)
King:_A_Life
Japanese manga series
bond with fellow player Akiyama, who alleviates her loneliness. Her moral conviction that all individuals possess inherent value shapes her gameplay strategy
Liar_Game
Ethical theory based on maximizing well-being
argue that a moral theory that is so contrary to our deeply held moral convictions must either be rejected or modified. There have been various attempts
Utilitarianism
Psychologist
Psychology. She is best known for her research into justice and fairness, moral conviction, and political reasoning. A recent and highly-cited collaborative publication
Linda_Skitka
2015 U.S. proposed legislation
such person believes or acts in accordance with a religious belief or moral conviction that: (1) marriage is or should be recognized as the union of one man
First_Amendment_Defense_Act
Forms of ethical naturalism
Kohlberg's stages of moral development Meta-ethics Moral conviction Moral psychology Moral relativism Moral scepticism Pareto efficiency The Moral Arc, a book
Science_of_morality
Someone interested in changing social norms
A norm entrepreneur or moral entrepreneur is an individual, group, or formal organization that seeks to influence a group to adopt or maintain a social
Norm_entrepreneur
Annual or lifetime pass for US national parks
their license plates when the state motto was offensive to their moral convictions. Annual Pass – a 12-month pass available to everyone for $80. Beginning
America_the_Beautiful_Pass
1961 failed landing operation of Cuba
that "revolutionary justice is not based on legal precepts, but on moral conviction." In a show of support for this "revolutionary justice", he organized
Bay_of_Pigs_Invasion
Fear that some evil threatens society
A moral panic, also called a social panic, is a widespread feeling of fear that some evil person or thing threatens the values, interests, or well-being
Moral_panic
British conservative activist (1910–2001)
of being a highly censorious, bigoted figure, and her traditional moral convictions brought her into direct conflict with advocates of the sexual revolution
Mary_Whitehouse
Leader of Cuba from 1959 to 2008
that "revolutionary justice is not based on legal precepts, but on moral conviction." Acclaimed by many across Latin America, he travelled to Venezuela
Fidel_Castro
2019 film by Rian Johnson
the working class, Cabrera resists their coercion using her wit and moral convictions. Much emphasis is placed on the alternating points of view of Marta's
Knives_Out
Cult and new religious movement
that, "[w]hile the Court has accepted that this [the passing on of moral convictions] might even occur in an insistent and overbearing manner, it has stressed
Twelve_Tribes_communities
American political philosopher (1921–2002)
he believed, refrain from pandering to the non-public religious or moral convictions of their constituencies. The ideal of public reason secures the dominance
John_Rawls
1995 autobiography and memoir of James McBride
unwavering faith in God and strong moral convictions. To Ruth, issues of race and identity took secondary importance to moral beliefs. Ruth died at her home
The_Color_of_Water
Non-violent political tactic employed by dissidents
justice without hostility. This perspective underscores the power of moral conviction in advocating for change, providing an important counterpoint to violent
Speaking_truth_to_power
German-American sociologist, educator, and social justice activist
of Social Conflict, 1967 A Handful of Thistles: Collected Papers in Moral Conviction, 1968 Sociological Theory (with Bernard Rosenberg), 1969 Masters of
Lewis_A._Coser
Person killed for their testimony for or belief in Christianity
for observations, but also for ethical judgments and expressions of moral conviction that can not be empirically observed. There are several examples where
Christian_martyr
Philosophical positions
Moral relativism or ethical relativism (often reformulated as relativist ethics or relativist morality) is used to describe several philosophical positions
Moral_relativism
1982 medical scandal
protection of the law by a court ruling which clashed with our deepest moral convictions." Others in attendance were Representative Bob Dornan, state Senate
Los Angeles fetus disposal scandal
Los_Angeles_fetus_disposal_scandal
English suffragette (1872–1913)
the Pearl of Freedom for her sex. Davison held a firm moral conviction that socialism was a moral and political force for good. She attended the annual
Emily_Davison
Jon Meacham biography of Abraham Lincoln
House. The book shows how Lincoln risked his political future for his moral convictions, intending to preserve democracy and the Union. And There Was Light
And_There_Was_Light
Government regulation or law that requires health insurance to cover contraceptive costs
birth control if doing so would violate their religious beliefs or moral convictions. Certain aspects of the contraception mandate did not start with the
Contraceptive_mandate
1948 film by André de Toth
"support the status quo out of fear rather than strong or healthy moral convictions," and he contends that "their mealy-mouthed morality may be a symptomatic
Pitfall_(1948_film)
1719 novel by Daniel Defoe
Crusoe's Island and who represent a threat to Crusoe's religious and moral convictions as well as his own safety. There were many stories of real-life castaways
Robinson_Crusoe
2013 Israel, United States, South Africa, Germany, Congo film
the subjects were shown to go against authorities for the sake of moral conviction. The film was screened at a number of international film festivals
10%:_What_Makes_a_Hero?
1977 United States Supreme Court case
their license plates when the state motto was offensive to their moral convictions. This case has been praised by legal scholars as a check against compelled
Wooley_v._Maynard
5th Chief Minister of Assam, India
Sinha as "an idealist and an exemplary leader who led his life with moral conviction and simplicity." On 28 September 2020, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
Sarat_Chandra_Sinha
American filmmaker (1944–2017)
friend Juan Suárez Botas's illness with AIDS and fueled by his own moral convictions, Demme then used his influence to make Philadelphia (1993), one of
Jonathan_Demme
American rabbi (born 1958)
defended his decision to perform same-sex weddings as an expression of moral conviction and religious responsibility. He emphasized that embracing and affirming
David_Wolpe
French revolutionary, lawyer and politician (1758–1794)
verdicts: complete acquittal or death, often based more on jurors' moral convictions than evidence. Within three days, 156 people were sent in batches
Maximilien_Robespierre
Analyses of the 1954 film
enemy despite always running away, Gorobei because he dies without any moral conviction for helping the farmers, Kyuzo for he sought to improve his ability
Themes_in_Seven_Samurai
American animated television series from 1998
downside, the transference of powers remove Norrin's memories and his moral convictions. With no memories, the Silver Surfer finds world after world for Galactus
Silver_Surfer_(TV_series)
French revolutionary (1759–1794)
evidence. For the Revolutionary Tribunal legal evidence was unnecessary, moral conviction by jury was enough to speed up the proceedings. Between 1791 and 1793
Georges_Danton
1955 novel by J. P. Donleavy
believe and unable to summon up the courage to find out what its moral convictions really are". Writing in The Guardian in 2004, James Campbell judged
The_Ginger_Man
Conviction that ethical standards do not apply to oneself
Moral disengagement is a term from developmental psychology, educational psychology and social psychology for the process of convincing the self that
Moral_disengagement
Ethical theory based on consequences
its rivals of matching and tying together our moral convictions, as well as offering us help with our moral disagreements and uncertainties. Derek Parfit
Consequentialism
1960 novel by Harper Lee
Lee and Jane Austen, stating the book's central theme, that "one's moral convictions are worth fighting for, even at the risk of being reviled" is eloquently
To_Kill_a_Mockingbird
Concept in sociology
In sociology, moral shock is a cognitive and emotional process that encourages participation. James M. Jasper, who originally coined the term, used it
Moral_shock
US Supreme Court justice since 2017
have understood the law to be—not to decide cases based on their own moral convictions or the policy consequences they believe might serve society best.
Neil_Gorsuch
2nd President of Bob Jones University
convictions or their preaching. It is small wonder then that we are seeing a whole new generation of blacks come up in America who have little moral conviction
Bob_Jones_Jr.
2016 Mississippi law
discriminatorily in accordance to the three "deeply held religious beliefs or moral convictions" which are specifically outlined in the bill. These protected beliefs
Religious Liberty Accommodations Act
Religious_Liberty_Accommodations_Act
American far-right and anti-LGBTQ group
preferences if doing otherwise would violate their "religious and moral convictions". GAG was cited by Arizona lawmakers in support of Arizona Senate
Gays_Against_Groomers
Laws against interracial marriage
Mississippi passed a law to protect "sincerely held religious beliefs or moral convictions". In September 2019, an owner of a wedding venue in Mississippi refused
Anti-miscegenation laws in the United States
Anti-miscegenation_laws_in_the_United_States
1965 single by Bob Dylan
birthday comes." Other lines celebrate the woman's assertiveness and moral conviction. The lyrics may refer to Suze Rotolo, Dylan's girlfriend from July
She_Belongs_to_Me
How voters decide how to vote
for the candidate that they believe is most compatible with their moral convictions and religious values. Traditional conceptions of class voting dictate
Voting_behavior
Chinese playwright
and to call for political freedom, and was widely admired for his moral conviction. Wu was born on 21 April 1917 to a prominent scholar-official family
Wu_Zuguang
1587 Japanese edict
efforts to combat the Japanese slave trade reflect a struggle between moral conviction and practical limitations. Despite securing royal decrees and attempting
Bateren_Edict
2015 U.S. Supreme Court case on same-sex marriage
childrearing. Roberts criticized the majority opinion for relying on moral convictions rather than a constitutional basis, and for expanding fundamental
Obergefell_v._Hodges
American war correspondent (1908–1998)
Regarding sex, in 1972 Gellhorn wrote: If I practised sex out of moral conviction, that was one thing; but to enjoy it ... seemed a defeat. I accompanied
Martha_Gellhorn
1989 crime in New York City
Yusef; Bermudez, Fernando (March 20, 2017). "The moral imperative of preventing wrongful convictions in New York: The Legislature must pass measures supported
Central_Park_jogger_case
1999 adult animated musical black comedy film directed by Trey Parker
state... If you believe in [your artistic vision] and you've got a moral conviction, take it to 'em!" The rating of the film later brought comparisons
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
South_Park:_Bigger,_Longer_&_Uncut
British film directed by Amma Asante
pursuit of a career as a lawyer. He is idealistic and passionate in his moral convictions, and meets with an abolitionist group. Emily Watson as Elizabeth Murray
Belle_(2013_film)
Law of compensation for a civil wrong
legal duty to act positively depends on the legal (rather than the moral) convictions of the community. The following are examples of how this standard
South_African_law_of_delict
Christian children's media franchise
grandparents to many of the kids of the town. In addition to his firm moral conviction, he also possesses great physical strength and courage. Chancellor
Paws_&_Tales
Baltic independence movements (1987–1991)
Czechoslovakia, all as primary examples of the use of cultural identity, moral conviction, and organized political strategy as successful nonviolent tactics
Singing_Revolution
Japanese manga series
Anime Reviews praised Kenichi as a relatable protagonist with strong moral convictions, along with the series' action and character dynamics. However, he
Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple
Kenichi:_The_Mightiest_Disciple
American police officer wrongfully convicted of murder (born 1964)
convicted. In August 2004, the Indiana Court of Appeals overturned the conviction, citing the trial judge's decision to allow testimony from a dozen women
Wrongful conviction of David Camm
Wrongful_conviction_of_David_Camm
1866 novel by George Eliot
His position is characterized less by political activism than by moral convictions. George Jacob Holyoake referred to him as "The Chartist of Positivism
Felix_Holt,_the_Radical
Concept of an idealized society
collective action theory, posits group identity, injustice/anger, and moral conviction as primary motivators for participation. While group identification
Utopian_thinking
with the person's sincerely held religious belief or moral conviction, including beliefs or convictions regarding marriage. — "Introduced version" (not passed)
LGBTQ_rights_in_Texas
American sitcom television series (2000–2008)
and mother, and is frequently depicted with stronger religious and moral convictions. Maya is the most "working-class" member of the group, especially
Girlfriends (American TV series)
Girlfriends_(American_TV_series)
English painter and collage artist (1922–2011)
as a public relations contrivance of enormous efficacy. It had the moral conviction of a religious icon and the persuasiveness of the advertising man's
Richard_Hamilton_(artist)
American professor, attorney, author, and political columnist
closer to the Scottish 'not proven' verdict with its unique mix of moral conviction of guilt and inability to conclusively prove the case." A sequel to
Seth_Abramson
1894–1906 political scandal in France
antisemitic newspaper La Libre Parole. The new trial resulted in another conviction and a 10-year sentence, but Dreyfus was pardoned and released. In 1906
Dreyfus_affair
Action taken together by a group of people to further a common objective
M.; Postmes, T.; Spears, R. (2012). "On conviction's collective consequences: Integrating moral conviction with the social identity model of collective
Collective_action
1987 Alex Cox film
was drawn to the challenge of playing someone "who has incredible moral convictions but turns into such an evil person in the name of spreading democracy
Walker_(film)
2019 book by Ben Shapiro
achieved during the Enlightenment were correlated with the religious and moral convictions of some of its greatest minds, such as Johannes Kepler and Isaac Newton
The_Right_Side_of_History
2014 book by Todd Brewster
lauded the book, stating: "It’s hard to act from strength and a higher moral conviction when the war you’re waging is not going well. But in this wonderful
Lincoln's_Gamble
1950 Austrian pornography law
Criminalization based on mere moral convictions was deemed incompatible with democratic principles and rejected as an expression of excessive moral zeal. Irrelevant
Pornography_Act_(Austria)
2008 American film
its sights on a complex, mindbending story about the extremities of moral conviction framed like a nasty fairy tale...sort of a clash between The Saragossa
Sea_of_Dust_(film)
American lawyer and politician (born 1958)
political orbit as a likable if less than charismatic figure...guided by moral convictions that flow from his deep Christian faith." On Meet the Press, Kaine
Tim_Kaine
Philippine government agency leading population management
and choose voluntarily the means to do so in accordance with their moral convictions and religious beliefs, as well as cultural mores and norms. It believes
Commission on Population and Development (Philippines)
Commission_on_Population_and_Development_(Philippines)
1997 murder of a teenager in Canada
Canadian sociologists have described the case as a watershed moment for a "moral panic" over girl violence by the Canadian public in the late 1990s. Reena
Murder_of_Reena_Virk
Adoption of new moral standards
(Kohlberg). The most significant aspect of moral conversion is the withdrawal from the moral convictions of the past, which is based on "critical self-appropriation"
Moral_conversion
British artist and therapist (born 1960)
concept of "sex addiction" is a belief system, supported by faith, moral conviction and religious principles, that represents an attack on sexuality and
Carolyn_Cowan
Beliefs and values considered beneficial to society
Constitution and uphold the law, and the absence of a criminal conviction. Since the moral character of a person is an intrinsic psychological characteristic
Good_moral_character
Non-fiction book by Nathaniel Branden
emphasizes the importance of moral values, stating that "there is no way for a psychotherapist to keep his own moral convictions out of his professional work
The_Psychology_of_Self-Esteem
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Hebrew
(מï‹×¨Ö·×’) Hebrew unisex name MORAG means "threshing board." Compare with another form of Morag.
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Desire, Wish
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Scottish
Scottish form of English Murray, MORAY means "sea warrior."
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Moral; Faithful
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Moral; Virtuous
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Moral.
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Guru's Moral
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Moral.
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Scottish
 Scottish pet form of Irish/Scottish Mór, MORAG means "great." Compare with another form of Morag.
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English
English name derived from the gem name, from Latin corallium, probably ultimately from Hebrew goral, CORAL means "small pebble."
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Swan, Deer, Soft
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Semi-precious sea growth often Deep pink, Red
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(מï‹×¨Ö·×’) Hebrew unisex name MORAG means "threshing board." Compare with strictly feminine Morag.
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Descending.
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The Indian Cuckoo
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Life.
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Full of jewel
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n.
Attractive moral excellence; moral beauty.
a.
The moral condition, or the condition in other respects, so far as it is affected by, or dependent upon, moral considerations, such as zeal, spirit, hope, and confidence; mental state, as of a body of men, an army, and the like.
a.
Supported by reason or probability; practically sufficient; -- opposed to legal or demonstrable; as, a moral evidence; a moral certainty.
a.
Serving to teach or convey a moral; as, a moral lesson; moral tales.
a.
Of or pertaining to the mouth; surrounding or lining the mouth; as, oral cilia or cirri.
a.
Uttered by the mouth, or in words; spoken, not written; verbal; as, oral traditions; oral testimony; oral law.
a.
Destructive to life; causing or occasioning death; terminating life; exposing to or deserving death; deadly; as, a mortal wound; a mortal sin.
n.
A piece of coral, usually fitted with small bells and other appurtenances, used by children as a plaything.
n.
An Indian goat antelope (Nemorhedus goral), resembling the chamois.
a.
Of or pertaining to a wall; being on, or in, a wall; growing on, or against, a wall; as, a mural quadrant.
n.
An edible fungus. Same as 1st Morel.
a.
Resembling a wall; perpendicular or steep; as, a mural precipice.
v. i.
To moralize.
a.
Acting upon or through one's moral nature or sense of right, or suited to act in such a manner; as, a moral arguments; moral considerations. Sometimes opposed to material and physical; as, moral pressure or support.
a.
Very painful or tedious; wearisome; as, a sermon lasting two mortal hours.
v. t.
To render moral; to correct the morals of.
n.
A morality play. See Morality, 5.
a.
Human; belonging to man, who is mortal; as, mortal wit or knowledge; mortal power.
a.
Conformed to accepted rules of right; acting in conformity with such rules; virtuous; just; as, a moral man. Used sometimes in distinction from religious; as, a moral rather than a religious life.
a.
Subject to death; destined to die; as, man is mortal.