A nonreligious person would say the conscience is an awareness of right and wrong.
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A non-religious person may explain conscience as a sense of inner moral compass that guides their actions based on personal values, empathy, social norms, and reasoning. It is shaped by upbringing, education, experiences, and an understanding of right and wrong that is not necessarily tied to religious beliefs.
There are several places a religious person would go for support, but it would depend on your religion. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, I would go to my parents, bishop, or God for a problem. I have been taught this my entire life, I trust each of them, and are all spiritual leaders that can help me with any problem I face.
A poor person might explain their poverty by discussing financial struggles, limited access to resources, lack of stable employment, or difficulty meeting basic needs such as food, shelter, and healthcare. They may also mention systemic inequalities, low wages, or lack of opportunities for upward mobility as contributing factors to their current economic situation.
A nun would be an example of the subculture related to Catholicism or religious communities.
A religious cult would be considered a group with extreme or deviant beliefs, a charismatic leader who exerts control over its members, and practices that may harm or exploit followers psychologically, socially, or financially.
The term "collective conscience" belongs to the functionalist sociological tradition, which emphasizes the ways in which society maintains stability and order through shared norms, values, and beliefs. It was introduced by Emile Durkheim in his work on social solidarity and the importance of a shared moral code in maintaining social cohesion.