Highly moral in thought but not always in practice
Sometimes determining right from wrong is simple and straightforward. If we are asking the question because it’s uncertain, then there is complexity in the situation. We make judgments based on not only whether an act, thought, or decision is right or wrong, but by also taking into account the circumstances in which the act, thought or decision took place, the character of the people involved, the necessity for survival, the effect on the person and their loved ones, the effect on society, the long term belief system of society, and all the details.
To make a decision without taking these things into account is to exclude higher moral judgment. Making a quality judgment requires a level of maturity and wisdom, and a balanced and unbiased frame of mind, as much as is humanly possible. This is why judges should be ethical and of high moral capability. In moral dilemmas, the decision is not always clear. Inevitably, someone will be unhappy with the judgment. It requires someone who has the ability to fairly observe, hear out, and try to understand all parties involved.
I don’t know what percentage of people are capable of making these judgments. While many may understand the dilemma, they may not be willing to own the responsibility for making that final call. There are judges in the legal system, judges in a religious system, judges in a school system, judges in a business, judges in a family, judges in a friendship – all of us at some point will need to make decisions where we are not certain of the final outcome, and are afraid of the consequences, especially when there is no easy answer. Being highly moral means that we must be mature, and all that being mature entails (See my answer on What is maturity? ), in order to make a proper, balanced decision. We must then also deal with any lashback from being the decision maker.
Those who are lacking maturity given a situation (we can all be immature at times, but we must suppress it when required), may make a decision that appears cut and dried to them, without seeing all the facets that make it so complicated. On the other hand, those who view the situation with all maturity even when it is not required, may feel it is much more complicated and have difficulty with the cut and dried decision.
Such as it is, right or wrong is not a certain thing. It is a judgment call, and it depends on who is making the judgment and what their mindset and level of maturity is, as to whether they make the right call. -quora.com
