Ethics I and II Flashcards
Natural Law
Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologica
Human Law
If they command unjust things, their subjects are not obliged to obey them
Natural Law
Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologica
Synderesis Rule
Do good and avoid evil
Natural Law
Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologica
Natural Law - intro statement
To the Natural Law belongs everything to which man is inclined according to his nature
Natural Law
John Finnis
‘Basic forms of human flourishing’
A theory of moral action for our day
Natural Law
Romans 2:15
Natural Law = Intrinsic
The requirements of the law are written on their hearts
Natural Law
Hugo Grotius, On the Law of War and Peace
NL does not fully depend on God
Would have a degree of validity even if we should concede that… there is no God
Sexual Ethics
Mark 10:12
Marriage
What God has joined let no one separate
Sexual Ethics
1 Corinthians 7:9
Extra-marital sex
It is better to marry than to be aflame with passion
Sexual Ethics
Leviticus 20:13
Homosexuality
If a man lies with a lan as he does with a woman, both have committed an abomination (then says they should get the death penalty)
Sexual Ethics
Humanae Vitae
Contraception and Homosexuality
Every marriage act must remain open to the transmission of life
Sexual Ethics
CCC
Homosexuals
They must be accepted with respect
Sexual Ethics
Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologica
Homosexual sex is against the natural order
Contra ordinem rationis
Sexual Ethics
Leviticus 20:10
Adultery = death penalty
If a man commits adultery… both the adulterer and the adulteress shall be put to death
Sexual Ethics
John 8:7
Adultery can be forgiven - Fletcher’s golden thread of agape?
Let the one without sin cast the first stone
Sexual Ethics
1 Corinthians 6:9
Homosexuality - and translation contraversy
[Homosexuals will not inherit the kingdom of God]
Malokoi = soft - passive sexual partner? Effeminate? or homosexual?