Analytical Theory of Minimum Effectof Religion on Ethics

The relation between faith and ethics is a modern Kalama (theological) issue. This can be analyzed from multi aspects. This research focuses on one of its applied aspects, that is, the effect of religion on ethics. With the librarian method of study, this writing seeks not to focus on denying a theory that believes religious subordinate values contain great deal of ethics. This research seeks to illustrate the important and essential roles of religion in the realm of ethics and main and subordinate values in three realms of knowing, briefing and norm. In explaining goodness and badness as well as mentioning subordinate ethical rules, faith helps intellect and presents ethical objectives. Attributing goodness to God and not attributing badness to Him as an exemplary observer, religion justifies ethical behavior. Faith introduces nearness and God’s content as a final norm in Ethics. Likwise, religion plays an essential role in ethical training.