Judaism is an quot;ethical monotheisticquot; religion, meaning that its conception of what counts as moral and ethical behavior is derived from a...

Judaism is an "ethical monotheistic" religion, meaning that its conception of what counts as moral and ethical behavior is derived from a single deity. 

1. Define and explain "ethical monotheism"

2. Who is Abraham and what role did Abraham play in understanding the nature of morality within Judaism?

3. How does religion guide ethics and morals in society? Is there a correlation or relationship between a decline in religious affiliation with a decline in ethics and morals? Are there any research studies on this?

4. Do religions support the same ethics and morals? How are some religions different or unique? What religious leaders created some of our common morals that still guide societies around the world?

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