Christian Moral Principles Flashcards
(13 cards)
What are the sources of moral guidance
Church teaching
The bible
Sacred tradition
Propositional approach to CMP
the bibleand it’s stories is the literal truth and the direct message of god which we must follow with fixed meaning
Non propositional approach
Taking in lessons from Jesus life as opposed to the bible for moral guidance as it is more personal and realistic view of interpreting human life. They beleive Jesus journey represents there life and effects such as love hope denial betrayal and more
Sola scripture approach
The bible is gods direct will and has extreme and only authority
Agape
Selfless charitable love for others
Pros of Christian moral principles from rules
Clear guidance
Community support
Divine assistance
Cons of CMP from text and the church
Hugh standards
Conflicting values
Human weakness
Absolutist
Prima scriptura
The bible comes first but is not the only source of knowledge
Patrick Madrid
Against sola scriptura if taken literal it refuted itself as it says in the bible to follow the church not only the scripture
Paul tillichs areas of thought
Love
Justice and wisdom
Tillich on justice
. He viewed justice as rooted in the divine nature of God, who is the source and standard of all that is just. Tillich emphasized the importance of social justice, which involves ensuring that all individuals have access to the conditions necessary for a dignified and fulfilling life. However, he also recognized the limitations of human justice, which can be imperfect and fall short of the ideal. Ultimately, Tillich believed that true justice can only be realized in the context of the divine order, where all things are brought into harmony with God’s will.
Tillich on wisdom
Wisdom, for Tillich, involves the integration of reason, faith, and existential courage in navigating the complexities of life and making moral decisions in accordance with divine truth.
Tillich on love
He described love as the power that unites and reconciles fragmented humanity with itself and with God. Agape, in Tillich’s view, reflects the divine love revealed in Jesus Christ and serves as the ultimate moral principle guiding human relationships and actions.
