Ethics of Michael

Michaeline Ethics

The ethics described below, while fitting the archetypical Michaeline, are not followed by all Michaelines; nor do only Michaelines share these values. Michaelines have gained the reputation of being Angelo-fascists, due to their simple, straight-forward, rule-based beliefs, and their intolerance for disagreement, or more subtle points of view. They are usually individualists, and are not community minded.

Ethics

The rules have been clearly defined. Those who break the rules are evil. They must be punished. Those who are pure and untainted must remove the corrupting influence of those who have failed. Evil-doers should be punished. Forgiveness is pointless - once an evil-doer, always an evil-doer. Hierarchy, respect, and order are very important. A lack of respect shows degeneracy, which is half a step from dissoluteness, and depravity.

Justice

Justice is a Retributive process. The criminal should be punished harshly in retribution for their wrong-doing, not to deter them or others from re-offending - recidivism is expected. Capital punishment is more common, and for smaller crimes than with other cults. Overwhelming proof is not required - it is enough that the person is probably guilty. In the words of Sir Gaius, "Kill them all, and let Michael weigh their sins". The victim is not usually considered - it is the breaking of the rules that was wrong, not the effects on others.

Argentum Analysis

Michaelines as viewed by a different ethical theory. The primary Ethical virtue embodied by Michaelines is Competency. They also tend to be particularly obvious and proud of their habituation to Moral Virtue, but develop moral virtues in others primarily by fear. The value of Prudence is often undervalued, leading to an appearance of rashness, stubbornness, and foolish recklessness. Their simplicity and directness makes them fine leaders, as long as someone else has guided them into making the correct decisions.