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Summary

 Ethics is related to values. Individuals have values.

 The words "ethics" and "morality" are synonymous. Both refer to the

aspects of good and evil, rights and wrongs. What is moral is apparently

also virtuous. What is immoral is wrong and improper.

 Religious teachings have strong influences in the creation of values and

therefore in the determination of ethics.

 Ethics has validity in a context.

 Intentions matter in ethics. If the intention is to do harm, the action is

wrong and unethical.

 An ethical dilemma exists when a choice has to be made between

alternatives with implication relating to values.