Moral decisions

Question 1

What makes something wrong?

Answer 1

• The consequences of an action

- The intention of an action

Question 2

Types of Morality

Answer 2

• Relative morality- answers are not always the same. They depend on the situation
• Absolute morality- answers are always the same. NO change regardless of the situation
• Conscience- an inner voice which keeps a person on the right track and helps us make moral decisions
• Virtues- a quality considered morally good or desirable in a person
• Sin

Question 3

How do people make moral decisions?

Answer 3

• Past experiences; allow us to learn
• The law; it offers us strict guidance
• Religious leaders or community; to give guidance
• Religious teachings/prayer; to ask God
• Reasoning and logic

Question 4

Natural Law - Christian Ethics

Answer 4

• Absolute morality
• based on the Catholic doctrine
• Follows primary precepts to result in the secondary precepts

Question 5

Situation ethics - Christian Ethics

Answer 5

• A form of relative morality, people are guided by the idea well being is the most important thing
• It is based on AGAPE
• It main principle - “the most loving thing is the most moral thing.”

Question 6

Secular Ethics - UTILITARIANISM

Answer 6

UTILITARIANISM

- When a moral decision is made on what brings the greatest happiness for the greatest amount of people

Question 7

Religion - Crime vs Sin

Answer 7

• Christians - Sinful behaviour leads to personal suffering

- Muslims - Shari’ah law, open sins receive punishment