Making Moral Descions

Question 1

Morally significant

Answer 1

They involve right and wrong

Question 2

Morally neutral

Answer 2

Do not invoke questions of right and wrong

Question 3

Features of morally significant actions

Answer 3

• it is performed by a person of high knowledge
• it is the result of the intention
• it has a significant consequence

Question 4

Deontological approach

Answer 4

There are absolute rules that should be followed at all times

Question 5

Consequentialist approach

Answer 5

Only the consequences determine whether an action is good or bad

Question 6

Sources of moral authority for Christian’s

Answer 6

• bible
• church
• conscience

Question 7

Christian moral principles

Answer 7

• do not steal
• do not kill
• do not lie
• the golden rule : treat others how you wish to be treated
• love your neighbour
• stand up for the poor

Question 8

Agape

Answer 8

Universal love for all humankind

Question 9

Sacrificial love

Answer 9

Doing things that may be detrimental to ourselves

Question 10

Utilitarianism

Answer 10

• the greatest amount of happiness for the greatest amount of people

Question 11

What is situation ethics

Answer 11

In each situation we should aim to do the most loving thing even if it means breaking moral principles