moral decisions Flashcards
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different ways people make moral decisions
toss coin, individualistic, passive conformist, holistic
base their decisions on chances, external events or circumstances. We let “fate” determine how we should act.
toss coin
individualists consider self-centered perspective without listening to the wisdom of moral norms
individualistic decisions
decide merely on what other people say, often compromising their good personal values and beliefs
passive conformist decisions
influenced decisions
passive conformist
considering all the important elements of making moral decisions-clarifying facts, turning to guidance of others, scripture, norms, ones imagination, listening to ones emotions
holistic decisions
the process of making moral decisions involves:
ourselves as the moral agent or doer
using evaluative knowledge
according to our basic moral character and virtues we freely developed
making (blank) on complicated matters is both a challenge and an anguish. it is therefore helpful to follow the steps in making moral decision
moral decisions
what are the steps in making moral decisions
investigate the facts
reflect on the act itself
pray
assess the decision
implement our decision
-consult people of proven integrity
-see the problems in different angles
-consultation with others requires openness on our part, so that we can truly profit from the dialogue
investigate the facts
-analyze the nature of the act
-ask our intention in doing the act
-look into the consequences of our action
reflect on the act itself
-We ask the help of the Holy Spirit to clarify the elements of the decision
-What does Jesus want me to do?
pray
-Review the process and pray some more for further discernment and change of decision
assess decision
It is time to resolve to do what we have decided upon
implement our decision
