orthopraxy

i really like this coinage - greek is always cool

when i think of the meaning, “right” or “correct” practice, it reminds me of the eightfold path of buddhism;

1. Right view
2. Right intention
3. Right speech
4. Right action
5. Right livelihood
6. Right effort
7. Right mindfulness
8. Right concentration

of course, #4, right action, sits squarely on this point, while many other points here touch on it

coming from judaism where the core of the teaching takes a very practical view, that is, correct treatment of others and an obligation to give to charity, my bias is toward the practical and everyday

i have never gotten over the self involved versions of christianity where the fate of one’s own immortal soul is of paramount concern, and which sometimes even go so far as to say “your good deeds are like dirty rags to the Lord”