Christian Moral Principles Flashcards
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What is the christian moral principles topic about?
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The theological debate of what is the source of moral principles for christians
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Define Heteronomy
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Moral authority comes from the combination of the: Church, Bible and reason
typically catholic view
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Define Theonomy
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Moral authority comes from God which we access through Gods revalations in the Bible. - Suggests Bible has more power than the church
typically Protestant
4
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Define Autonomy
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Individual people have to figure out for themselves what is right or wrong (situation ethics)
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