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| Scripture, Reason, Experience, Tradition |
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"When in Rome, do as the Romans do"
Pos: Allows Identity among ppl
Neg: No absolutes, so where does God stand. |
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"Looking out for #1"
Pos: We dont run as fast when we carry another
Neg: Ignores human value, also optimistic about human nature |
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"I couldnt help myself"
Pos: Everyone/everything affects each other
Neg: Rejects freedom and responsibility |
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"The greatest happiness"
Pos: Only happiness is good, no ones happiness is better than another
Neg: Can we really know the results? |
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"It's your duty"
Pos: Some things are right, no matter what
Neg: Conflict of duties |
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"Be Good"
Pos: Every thing is relative
Neg: We have different virtues |
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"All you need is Love"
Pos: Christianity is based on love, so is this
Neg: We dont live in a perfect world, and ppl arent motivated by only love. |
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"God said it, I believe it, that settles it"
Pos: Elevates God's divinity
Neg: What does a follower of this theory do when there is no divine law? |
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"Doing what comes naturally"
Pos: General revelation is a key player
Neg: Vague, How do you separate nature from nurture? |
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"Doing what comes naturally"
Pos: General revelation is a key player
Neg: Vague, How do you separate nature from nurture? |
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1. Identify Relationships
2. Apply Principles
3. Identify Contradictions
4. Identify solutions
5. Select actions |
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1. Relational- relationships are the context for making ethical decisions
2. Principle- organizing principles guide ethical decision making
3. Virtue- Individual lens of doing the right thing for the right reason. |
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| Rules for sexuality, social life, economics |
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| Sexuality and family as vital ethics of living in the Spirit of God |
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| Contract between families |
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| By forming and maintaining a family, a couple fulfills duty to themselves, one another, community, ancestors, and posterity. |
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| Goals of loving-kindness and compassion shared evenly and all attachments to world held loosely. |
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| 6 Steps of Ethical Decision Making |
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1. Clearly define the ethical problem.
2. Employ applicable laws and regulations.
3. Reflect on the ethical values and their ramifications.
4. Consider other applicable moral principles.
5. Reflect upon appropriate ethical theories.
6. Commit to and implement the best ethical solution.
7. Assess results and modify plan as required. |
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| Aristotle's view of Ethics |
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| Says that virtue can be taught |
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"Freedom from Want"
The right to work
The right of everyone to the enjoyment of just and favorable conditions of work
The right of everyone to social security
The right of everyone to an adequate standard of living for himself and his family, including adequate food, clothing, and housing
The right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical & mental health
The right of everyone to education |
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| Story forms worldview, which forms how we make ethical decisions |
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Individualism: I am the center of the universe
Consumerism: I am what I own
Nationalism: My nation under God
Moral Relativism: The absolute absence of absolutes
Scientific Naturalism: Only matter matters
New Ageism: We are gods of the universe
Postmodern Tribalism: My tribe = my view
Salvation by Therapy: Therapeutic belief |
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imposing a penalty that is proportional to the wrong that has been done.
Is not a fixed set of rules but a way of reasoning |
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allocating resources or responsibility in a fair way to avoid doing wrong.
Example: public education |
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| true' justice. As in, you commit a crime, you are punished for it. How you GET to that point (being punished for your crime) is not as important as the fact that said punishment happens |
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| (1) an independent criterion for what constitutes a fair or just outcome of the procedure, and (2) a procedure that guarantees that the fair outcome will be achieved |
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| principles of 2 Peter 1 to explore the marks of the Christian life. Peter lists the virtues of a Christlike believer: knowledge, self-control, endurance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. |
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