Question

Whether you consider yourself to be a part of a religious tradition or not, describe two of your personal principles that you use to make decisions or plan your actions. Do these principles match any of the principles of the five major religions we discussed?

Answer 1

All religions (typically) recognize human beings as fundamentally equal, whether this is understood as a consequence of their status as children of God (Judaism, Christianity, Islam), of their manifestation of the Divine (Hinduism), or of their common original nature and desire for happiness (Buddhism).

This principle rules out discrimination (could depend how that's relatively defined) against people on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, socio-economic status, gender, or disability; an increasing number of people believe it also rules out discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

Answer 2

There are several examples you could use here that are likely to align with most people's principles. For example:

Christianity: To treat everyone fairly (justice); to help those in a worse situation than yours (charity).

Islam: To keep one's promises; to respect and honour your parents.

Judaism: To pursue peace (shalom); to take care of one's health and wellness.