The Degenerating Level of Morality in Abor, Enugu State Nigeria

Abstract

The term Degenerating and morality are often used interchangeably to describe the moral standards. That is very low or unacceptable to most people while morality is the principle concerning the right and wrong or good and bad behaviours. Morality in Abor conception involves a three dimensional relationships namely God, man and the ontological order. A morally good act reaffirms the right relationship between God, man and ontological order while a morally bad act negates and disrupts this relationship. In this study therefore, the researcher brings together the institutions of morality, the litany of immoral cases that have degenerated moral standards in Abor, and the efforts of Abor people towards recovering their lost moral glory. The current standard in the society i.e. the fallen standard was also discussed in a fairly systematic and comprehensive way. Some recommendations were also made. The methodology used was descriptive historical approach.