Christian moral principles Flashcards

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What would make the bible a comprehensive moral guide ?

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2 Timothy 3:16 “All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable”

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What scripture might suggest that scripture alone should not be our moral guide ?

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James 1:5

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What is Agape ?

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Christian unconditional love that reflects the love of God

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What ethical theory can be used to discuss if love alone can be used to live a good life ?

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Situation ethics
And the life of christ

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What is magisterium ?

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The idea that the catholic church possesses the authority to teach

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Why might christian moral ethics be personal ?

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Because we cant control what other do just ourselves

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Why might christian moral ethics be communal ?

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The early church was modelled in a way that promoted prayer and worship as a community

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What is propositional revelation ?

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The idea that God reveals himself in true statements

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What is Non-propositional revelation ?

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The idea that God does not reveal himself through truth statements, revelation may need to be interpreted

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