Good conduct and key moral principles Flashcards
3 ways of achieving salvation
Faith alone
Faith + good works
Good works alone
What group believes in salvation by faith alone
Lutherans
“Sola fide”
faith in Jesus is sufficient, good works follow naturally.
Lutheran criticism of faith + works
Pelagianism – the belief that humans can earn salvation through effort.
who argues for salvation through works alone
Pelagius – believed free will enables good works to achieve salvation.
Pelagius on free will
God gave us free will through grace; we choose whether to follow God.
strong vs weak sanctity of life
Strong: All life is sacred, even potential life
Weak: Life has value, but some lives may have more worth (Fletcher)
Jus ad bellum
Preparing for war:
Just cause
Comparative justice
Competent authority
Right intention
Probability of success
Last resort
Jus ad bello
when in war:
Distinction (no civilians)
Proportionality
Military necessity
Fair treatment of POWs
No “Malum in se” (e.g., torture)
Why are WMDs not able to be used under just war
malum in se
why is biological warfare condemned
Uncontrollable spread, indiscriminate death, evil in itself.
why is chemical warfare condemned
E.g., mustard gas – causes extreme suffering, not proportionate.
why is nuclear warfare condemned
Non-discriminatory, long-term suffering, not proportional.
how do catholics say enemies should be treated in war
As brothers and sisters in Christ – deserving of humane treatment.
What does Genesis 1:26 say about dominion?
mans have dominion over the earth and all the animals
how does stewardship contrast dominion
Humans are caretakers of God’s creation – “to care for and work it.”
