In this article I will examine the role that a specific religion plays in the formation of its own ethics. In particular, I will examine how ethics are formed in a religion other than my own. I chose to interview Paul Leonard (Leonard, 2014). He is a member of the Catholic Church. Paul is 33 years old and lives in Santa Ana, California. I wasn't raised in any religious tradition, so any religion is different from mine. I will share with you something about the religious practices, the method of indoctrinating members, and the traditions that Paul explained to me. Through my interview I was able to get an idea of ​​how Catholicism affects the ethics of this particular Catholic. My conclusion, after examining all the facts, is that the basic ethics were not tied to Catholicism. However, more specific ethical rules are guided by the Catholic Church. There are many reflections on how ethics are instilled in a person. Some believe this occurs through religion and education, while others believe it is the result of a natural progression and awareness of right and wrong. I recently interviewed Paul Leonard (Leonard, 2014) about his religious experiences and how they relate to his ethics. I was surprised by how aligned our ethical positions were despite being from two separate faiths. It seems that Paul and I have developed our ethics in much the same way despite such different spiritual backgrounds. Both Paul and I attribute most of our ethical values ​​to our experiences and trials rather than to our specific spiritual background. As a Catholic, Paul is required to attend mass every Sunday and six other holy days of obligation. These days are the Ascension of Our Lord, the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, All Saints' Day, the Sun... middle of paper... things seem pretty universal among Americans. However, I was surprised to learn the various differences in how we come to make our ethical decisions and how many interpretations of right and wrong there really are. In conclusion, I would say that my belief that ethics is not necessarily linked to religion has been confirmed. Paul explained to me that, despite growing up in a devout Catholic family, he doesn't attribute his ethics to his religion but rather to his life experiences. It seems that much of Paul's personal growth occurred through the exploration of different religions rather than being cultivated by a specific ideology. I was surprised, however, by how many differences I have with the ethics of my classmates and how many similarities I have with the ethics of Paul Leonard. Leonard, P. (2014, April 5). Personal interview.