- We should try to live by those values such as compassion, fairness and respect that have developed because human societies and groups cannot flourish without them.
- Most of us can reason out right and wrong from the consequences of our actions,especially if we have sufficient information: we don’t need god(s) to tell us how to lead good lives.
- We should recognize that each society has evolved its own code of morality and laws,and that in most societies these will change as circumstances change.In Uganda that is why our country has a legislative and judiciary organ to ensure laws are set to guide society.
- Our actions and laws should aim to promote well-being and happiness, and to prevent, avoid or decrease suffering and misery.
- Everyone should be free to act as they wish so long as their actions do not harm others.
- We should be sensitive to the living environment and to people different from
- We should in general follow the two-part Golden Rule and treat others as we would want them to treat us in their position;do not treat others in ways we would not want to be treated ourselves in their position.