piety

n. pi|e|tyn. pl. pi|e|ties1. The state or quality of being pious, especially:1a. Religious devotion and reverence to a deity.1b. Devotion and reverence to parents and family: filial piety.2. A devout act, thought, or statement.3. A position held conventionally or hypocritically; a statement of such a position: "...the liberated pieties of people who believe that social attitudes have kept pace with women's aspirations�" (Erica Abeel).



piety
Being devoted; Especially in religion. It can also mean devotion and reverence to your parents.
Example:
I exhibit piety with every devout act, thought, or statement I make.


piety
devotion motivated by fear, paranoia, and/or percieved possibility of selfish personal benefit
Example:
I will do thy will, oh Lord, even though what I interpret as your will will conflict with the many interpretations of others causing me to pursue a passionate crusade against all others not conforming to what I percieve to be your will because everyone should follow your one true will, right, oh Lord? Bless me father. You are my shepard. I submit my free will to you. Just deliver me to eternal bliss, please. Amen.


Filial Piety
Filial Piety means to be good to one's parents; to take care of one's parents; to engage in good conduct, not just towards parents but also outside the home so as to bring a good name to one's parents and ancestors; to show love, respect, and support; to display courtesy; to ensure male heirs; to uphold fraternity among brothers; to wisely advise one's parents, including dissuading them from moral unrighteousness; to display sorrow for their sickness and death; and to bury them and carry out sacrifices after their death.
Example:
Confucian scholars taught filial piety.


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