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WORLD MORALS EDITION XXI

Moral constellations

An interactive atlas of moral teachings across the world's religious and secular traditions — from ancient scriptures to modern ethics.

Comparative atlas · Original English corpus · Evidence before conclusions

A mapping is not a verified quotation. Workbook labels are preserved. An absent mapping does not mean rejection. We do not rank the moral worth of any system.

Corpus connections, not genealogies

Each connection joins teachings in the same category and counts their shared systems. The graph does not assert historical transmission or philosophical identity.

Tabular alternative
TeachingShared systems
Do not retaliate excessively46 / 93 (49.5%)
Respect the dignity of life43 / 93 (46.2%)
Make peace43 / 93 (46.2%)
Treat prisoners humanely43 / 93 (46.2%)
Reject cruel or degrading punishment43 / 93 (46.2%)
Prevent suicide and self-destruction43 / 93 (46.2%)
Care for the dying43 / 93 (46.2%)
Reconcile after conflict43 / 93 (46.2%)

Provenance: Universal Moral Code — Statistical Atlas, Edition XXI. Names, definitions and source anchors are preserved verbatim. This atlas describes its corpus, not all beliefs or practices worldwide.