Christian moral principles Flashcards
What would make the bible a comprehensive moral guide ?
2 Timothy 3:16 “All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable”
What scripture might suggest that scripture alone should not be our moral guide ?
James 1:5
What is Agape ?
Christian unconditional love that reflects the love of God
What ethical theory can be used to discuss if love alone can be used to live a good life ?
Situation ethics
And the life of christ
What is magisterium ?
The idea that the catholic church possesses the authority to teach
Why might christian moral ethics be personal ?
Because we cant control what other do just ourselves
Why might christian moral ethics be communal ?
The early church was modelled in a way that promoted prayer and worship as a community
What is propositional revelation ?
The idea that God reveals himself in true statements
What is Non-propositional revelation ?
The idea that God does not reveal himself through truth statements, revelation may need to be interpreted