Ethics and morality are synonymous terms, both meaning customs in their original languages, Greek and Latin respectively. ... Indeed the idea of karma-a Sanskrit term meaning action in terms of cause and effect has consequences for the idea of an eternal soul as it has to live with the consequences forever. ... These are exemplified by the patriarchal organisation of the divine family and the frequent use of patronymics, for example "Athene, daughter of Zeus". ... This good can only be bestowed by a being greater than us in all senses of the word, for example, the Christian God of today, devel...

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