Sources of personal and ethical decision-making

Question 1

what is the Golden rule?

Answer 1

the teaching of Jesus that you should treat others as you would like them treat you

Question 2

what is the Sermon on the Mount?

Answer 2

Jesus’ description of Christian living

Question 3

what is the example and teaching of Jesus?

Answer 3

• Catholics will see what Jesus has done, his teachings (summed up by the Golden Rule)
• Christians believe Jesus fulfilled the Law of Moses in the New Law of Christ (summed up in the Sermon on the Mount)

Question 4

what is the Natural Law explained?

Answer 4

• the moral order designed by God at the creation so that if people work in harmony
• The Catholic Church teaches the order of creation is the natural order
• which can be seen by human reason and which must be followed by Christians as its what God established

Question 5

what is Conscience explained?

Answer 5

• Church teaches that the voice of conscience is the voice of God, therefore Christians should follow it
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Question 6

what are the teachings of the Church?

Answer 6

• Most Catholics would use the teachings of the magisterium as authoritative guidance
• the guidance given by the Pope and bishops inspired by the Holy Spirit

Question 7

what are the implications for Christians today?

Answer 7

• the example and teaching of Jesus say nothing about modern issues
• some Catholics might use their conscience to make decisions about same-sex marriage
• others might use the authority of Jesus or the church to reject their conscience

Question 8

what is a Source of wisdom for personal and ethical decision making?

Answer 8

The Catechism says it is important for Christians to hear and follow the voice of his conscience