03 Teleological Ethics: C Fletchers' Situation Ethics - Application Flashcards
What is the definition of homosexuality?
A person is sexually or romantically attracted to people of their own gender.
How does love is intrinsically good fit with homosexuality?
If it is a loving relationship, it should be celebrated not condemned.
How does the Christian norm being love fit with homosexuality?
Each relationship is judged on its own merits.
How does the ends justify the means fit with homosexuality?
If the end is loving then the act is justified.
How does personalism fit with homosexuality?
A persons circumstances always takes priority over any preconceived idea.
What is polyamory?
A relationship between more than 2 people. All of them know that they are in this relationship.
How does the ends justifying the means fit with polyamory?
If everyone in the relationship is loved and happy, the unconventional basis of the relationship doesn’t matter.
How does polyamory fit with relativism?
Each situation is judged on its own merits. Polyamorous relationships are each unique.
How does personalism fit with polyamory?
As long as the person is happy then the laws aren’t important.
How does polyamory fit with the fact that love is intrinsically good?
Polyamory could be a celebration of love, with so much being distributed.
What religious rules regard polyamory?
Religion promotes the sanctity of marriage.
What religious rules regard homosexuality?
-can’t procreate - against religion
- in the Old Testament it is called an abomination
-Catholic Churches don’t accept it.
