What is the nature of good?

A long debated question that has led to wars in the past and will undoubtedly lead to more in the future, the nature of good is a controversial topic. While some people believe something is good, another might believe a different thing is better. It all depends on the perspective and beliefs of the group. As a general rule, though, something that is "good" benifits people more than it harms them. This applies to everyone. Laws are a goos example of people trying to uphold and promote "good" deeds. They are meant to prevent "evil" or "bad" things like robbery and murder from happening, therefore being "good" for society. Religeous beliefs have a lot to do with the nature of good as well. Usually the beliefs of the church rub off on the people, so if the church believes something is "good", the people will as well.