 Flanders had a strict Congregationalist religious beginning , which evolved with his experience into a belief in “ moral law . ” He felt that “ recognition of moral law is as much a necessary requirement of social achievement as physical law is of material advancement . ” In Flanders ’ s view , moral law required honesty , compassion , responsibility , cooperation , humility , and wisdom — values that all cultures hold in common . For him it was an absolute standard . He spoke of a “ Presence ” or “ daimon ” that “ renewed his courage ” and “ indicated direction ” in everything he did . 
