Christian moral principles - approaches

Question 1

Theonomous ethics

Answer 1

Using God’s commandments alone as the guide for living morally
The Fall has damaged our reason and so we rely on God

Question 2

Heteronomous ethics

Answer 2

Uses a variety of sources
The Bible is important but it is partly outdated and so the Church and reason are used too

Question 3

Autonomous ethics

Answer 3

The authority is placed onto the individual - they use Christian principles to guide their decisions (agape)