For most people, but not all they know what is right and wrong.
They observe the consequences of others actions.
It is called common sense. It is called do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
Over hundreds of years through experience and observation people have learned what works and what does not.
Laws attempt to adhere to principles of common sense, but sometimes they fail too.
Laws have replaced common sense and given criminals an advantage.
Sometimes common sense is prejudiced and not fair to everyone.
We have lost trust in ourselves and the principles of the universe.
We have lost a sense of faith in ourselves and the universe and become filled with guilt and shame to blind us further.
It is the universe within us that reminds us that common sense still rules, if we obey it.
Robert.