Exploring Christian Ethics

Cultural traditions and societal norms.

The teachings and commandments of the Bible.

Personal experiences and individual beliefs.

Philosophical reasoning and human intuition.

Morality is determined by government laws and regulations.

Morality is a subjective opinion that varies from person to person.

Morality is based solely on cultural traditions.

Morality is defined by universal principles derived from human nature and reason.

The happiness of the majority.

The character and virtues of the moral agent.

The consequences of actions.

The rules governing moral behavior.

Kantian ethics

Divine command theory

Agape love

Utilitarianism

Morality is determined by societal norms and values.

Divine Command suggests that morality is subjective and varies by individual.

Morality is based on personal feelings and experiences.

Divine Command determines morality by asserting that moral values are based on God's commands.

Fear, hatred, revenge, superiority

Indifference, apathy, competition, selfishness

Greed, power, isolation, dominance

Love, justice, mercy, community

A person stealing medicine to save a loved one's life.

A person choosing to follow all laws without exception.

A person reporting a crime they witnessed.

A person donating money to a charity.

Natural Law is derived from religious texts.

Biblical Ethics is based on divine revelation, while Natural Law is based on human reason.

Biblical Ethics is solely based on cultural traditions.

Biblical Ethics applies only to Christians.

Virtue Ethics focuses solely on rules and laws.

Character development is essential in Virtue Ethics as it focuses on cultivating virtues that shape moral character.

Character development is irrelevant to Virtue Ethics.

Character development is only important in consequentialism.

Love is a secondary consideration in ethical decisions.

Love is only relevant in personal relationships, not ethics.

Love is defined as a legal obligation in Situation Ethics.

Love is emphasized in Situation Ethics as the highest moral principle guiding ethical decisions.