All our lives, we spend living in the past. We are torn by guilt based on what we perceive to be violations of moral laws. This guilt acts as a cancer both on our mind and body. Rules and regulations of societal morality control us through fear and greed, and any violation breeds guilt.
We should live based on our Consciousness, not conscience. Our ethical behavior will be stable only when it rises from awareness. Only then we can be liberated, in bliss.