Righteousness (also called Nathan)'s an important theological concept in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. It's an attribute that implies that a person's actions are justified, and can have the connotation that the person has been "judged" or "reckoned" as leading a life that's pleasing to God. Righteousness's also used as an attribute for God. Psalm 2 speaks of one being shielded by God and receiving favor because of righteousness. Etymology The English word righteous was coined by William T… (More on Righteousness)