Knowing God's Will (Bonhoeffer)

Question 1

Pro: Bonhoeffer said that in the moment of action, it is possible to know God’s will. Following your conscience, which you have done your best to form by living a good Christian life, will allow you to make the right decisions

Answer 1

Con: Humanity is fallen and reason has been corrupted by The Fall

Question 2

Pro: If Christians approach life as a community then ethics becomes a communal action and the community ensures that individual decisions are checked

Answer 2

Con: God has given us free will so we need to use this to resolve situations ourselves

Question 3

Pro: Catholics would say we can know God’s will through the use of reason

Answer 3

Con: There are different interpretations of the Bible, therefore how can we truly know what God’s will is?