CONSCIENCE

Conscience comes from two Latin words, con and scientia, meaning "with knowledge." The word suggests there is something in each person that makes us human. If we are normal, mature, and have correct knowledge about the right thing to do, we will act properly on that knowledge. Conscience tells us that we are indeed our brother's and our sister's keeper-that we have no choice but to be concerned with people and their needs... If you have ever been in a flood, a fire, or accident, you know that the natural instinct is to pitch in and help out. The essence of humanity is to not allow a fellow human being to be hurt or killed if we can prevent it; instead it is natural to help others in moments of danger. Leo Tolstoy wrote, "It is impossible not to love another human being." In a crisis, we instinctively feel compassion for others and follow the Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." The world is full of needy people, many of them in desperate circumstances.

Also known as: Conscience International

Primary location: Alpharetta United States