Keyword: conscience

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The Concept of Sin Across Religions June 6, 2012

Host: Armand DiMeleGuests: Lisa Arnone
Category: Emotions & Inner Life, Meaning, Spirituality & Philosophy

Does sin come from God, culture, or conscience? Armand DiMele and Lisa Arnone, LCSW, survey how Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam each define wrongdoing, weigh intention, and offer paths to forgiveness. Callers share personal takes on adultery, faith, and moral accountability.

The Science of Moral Judgment March 12, 2008

Host: Armand DiMele
Category: Emotions & Inner Life, The Mind & Neuroscience

Where do our moral instincts actually come from? Armand DiMele traces the origins of right and wrong through Freudian id-ego-superego theory, transactional analysis, and new neuroscience showing that damage to the prefrontal cortex shifts people toward utilitarian choices, raising hard questions about guilt, empathy, and who gets to judge.