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Morality Introduction January 2016
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- For the most part, my parents/guardians (the ones I live with) try to understand me.
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- People with AIDS should be treated with compassion.
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- Teenagers today feel pressured to use marijuana and other drugs.
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- I should be able to do whatever I want, as long as I don't hurt anyone.
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- Anyone who wants a decent-paying job can get one.
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- Homosexual actions are morally acceptable.
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- Abortion is an issue that should be left up to a woman, and not to churches or the government.
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- The media stereotype young African-Americans in an unfair, negative way.
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- Churches offer wisdom and sound moral advice.
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- Date rape often goes unreported.
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- Cheating at Christ the King is widespread.
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- Girls tend to look at guys differently.
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- Society should strive to help the less fortunate.
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- I have been the victim of racism.
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- Sex is often a substitute for more meaningful--and sometimes tougher--forms of communication.
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- I do not have anyone in my life I consider a good role model.
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- Remaining chaste (not having sex) until marriage is a virtue (a good thing).
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- Advertising has no influence on what I want or what I buy.
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- I try to ask myself "What would Jesus do" when faced with a big decision.
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- Marijuana should be legalized and controlled (no sale to minors), like alcohol.
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- Minors (under 18) should be allowed to get an abortion without notifying their parents/guardians.
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- Suicide is a morally acceptable course for one to choose.
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- More and more young people are getting interested in religion.
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- I feel under pressure to have sex.
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- I wouldn't "snitch" on a friend who I know has stolen something from another friend of mine.
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- Song lyrics should be censored or rated.
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- Priests can't understand a family or give advice, since they aren't married and don't have kids.
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- My own conscience--not another person or group--is my ultimate guide when I'm making a big decision.
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- Gay marriage should be legal.
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- My teachers set good examples for me.
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- Internet pornography is easy to access--even for minors (under 18).
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- Ideally, marriage should be a permanent commitment.
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- A solid sense of self-esteem is important for a person.
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- High schools should distribute birth control means (condoms, etc.) to students who request them.
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- Peer pressure is a major influence on what I do.
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- AIDS is mainly a homosexual disease.
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- My friends basically have good morals and values.
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- My religious faith/church has a big influence on my values and decision-making.
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- Bullying is a big issue at Christ the King.
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- I feel I am trustworthy.
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- I don't really have compassion for the homeless--it's their fault they don't have homes.
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- Having oral sex doesn't "count" as having sex.
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- For the most part, I try to understand my parents/guardians (the ones I live with).
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- People are often judged by their appearance.
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- People aren't born homosexual; it's a choice they make.
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- I try to be a good person.
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- People of any race can be "racist."
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- Many teenagers don't have strong morals; they "live for today" and don't worry about tomorrow.
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- As long as something is legal, it is morally OK.
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- It can be difficult and frightening being a teenager nowadays.
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- The justice system in this country goes easier on whites than on blacks.
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- Going to college is not a high priority for me.
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- I have a friend (1 or more) who I was afraid was considering committing suicide.
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- The U.S. government is right to require all 18-year-olds to register for the Selective Service (which establishes a pool of recruits in case of war or other national disaster).
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- If a woman gets pregnant, it's her responsibility--and not the father's--to care for the child.
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- I like being a student at Christ the King.
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- I am comfortable with my physical appearance (height, weight, physique, face, hair, etc.).
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- There are some things about myself I won't tell others, because I am afraid they wouldn't understand and wouldn't like me any more.
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- If someone hurts me, I find it pretty easy to forgive that person.
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- I would raise my children pretty much the way my parents/guardians raised me.
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- Gay couples should be allowed to adopt children.
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- The United States has an obligation to send troops to keep peace in the world.
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- Hunger is a major issue for many people in the world.
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- Undocumented people (i.e., they are not citizens) should be deported from the U.S.
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- Capital punishment should be allowed in all 50 states.
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