Ethics and Religion

Question 1

is a Sulpician Priest ordained for the Diocese of Erie, Pennsylvania

Answer 1

Fr. Richard M. Gula

Question 2

is a renowned work in Catholic Moral Theology.

Answer 2

Reason Informed by Faith: Foundation of Catholic Morality

Question 3

is an ethical theory that judges whether or not something is right by what is consequences are.

Answer 3

Reason Informed by Faith: Foundation of Catholic Morality

Question 4

is an ethical theory that judges whether or not something is right by what is consequences are.

Answer 4

Consequentialism

Question 5

judge consequences by a “greater good for the greatest number” standard.

Answer 5

Utilitarianism

Question 6

say something is good if the consequence produced pleasure of avoid pain.

Answer 6

Hedonism

Question 7

2 Core belief of Consequentialism:

Answer 7

1. That the consequences of an act are what ultimately matter when assessing its moral worth.
2. That the evaluation of consequences should focus on the overall good for society as a while rather than individual gains or losses,

Question 8

refers to the ability to appreciate spiritual values, beliefs, and practices which are different from your own

Answer 8

Religious Tolerance

Question 9

suggests that the tradition in religion have evolved and developed over time in their understanding and application of moral principles.

Answer 9

Moral Progression