Ambiguous Morality

When comparing modern society to Greek society, I commonly contemplate the importance of morality. As human beings, we gain our perceptions from our surroundings and cultures. As we reach our adolescent years, our thought processes begin to fully develop and we commit actions based on our perceptions. As children, we learn how to distinguish what is right and wrong based on guidance from adults and experiences. Therefore, if every human being is raised in a different environment and taught by different role models, how can we all expect to derive the same beliefs on what is morally right and wrong in society? Morality is based on personal beliefs that are influenced by outside sources such as religion, sexuality, and personal situations, yet does every human being encounter or obtain mind set? The answer to this question is quite obvious: of course every individual does not have the same set of beliefs. Thus, when focusing on a population as a whole, it is nearly impossible to set standards on what is morally right and wrong. In certain instances, various crimes such as rape and murder are most likely deemed "wrong" as a result of a majority of the population, despite personal differences, believe that those acts harm other human beings and are not a benefit to society. Morality is such an ambiguous term, thus I find it very hard to base legislation solely on the basis of this idea.