Natural Moral Law Evaluation Flashcards
(weakness) This way of life is too _, this very approach was rejected by jesus himself says Fletcher, and he would instead support agape
legalistic and duty bound
(weakness) No such thing as a common view, anthropologists suggest moral standards in societies _ and this challenges the application of a common moral law
differ
(weakness) Does not offer support for those who “fit the mould”, is aquinas correct in suggesting there is a _? What about equality for homosexuals?
single humanity
(weakness) Karl Barth - too much emphasis on reason and not revelation, mankind is too _ to make moral judgements on reason alone, everything must be done in the example of christ.
depraved
(weakness) Outdated, natural law needs to be re-addressed in the discovery of _ as he was writing in the 13th century.
modern science
(weakness) Natural law suggests every human should _ but a) this would cause problems with overpopulation and b) aquinas should not himself had been a celibate priest.
reproduce
(weakness) Aquinas assumes we do not do wrong believing it is wrong, however it is hard to accept the _ believes they are acting for the best
rapist
(strength) Offers a positive view of humanity, firmly rooted in _ and open to all people and not just religious believers
christian tradtion
(strength) Primary precepts can be seen as a _ not just rules, it makes good sense to those who want to live in an ordered society and it covers issues not mentioned in scripture
way of life
(strength) Provides _ moral principles because it doesnt depend upon religious belief but a common view of humanity
universal
(strength) Focuses on ethicacy of action rather than _, therefore human rights are safeguarded
consequences
(strength) Upholds the christian belief that God is the _
creator
(strength) Suggests there is a final _ for humanity, in line with christian belief of life after death.
purpose
(strength) Pope Leo XIII declared Thomism to be the _ theology of catholicism.
official
