religon - source analysis (conscience) Flashcards
what is the first principle of conscience
everyone is obliged to form their conscience
what is the second principle of conscience
everyone is obliged to follow sincere conscience
what is the third principle of conscience
conscience does not decide right or wrong
what is the fourth principle of conscience
a good end does not justify immoral means
explain the first principle of conscience
people need to develop the potential of listening to and obeying their conscience just as much as their intellectual the first requirement for the formation of moral conscience is to learn the commandment of god as taught
explain the second principle of conscience
people are obliged by the creator to obey what their conscience tells Themis the right thing to do. this true even if their conscience is mistaken, provided that the mistake is not made through some fault of the people concerned
explain the third principle of conscience
only god knows and determines what is right and wrong. the role of moral conscience is to discern weather a particular action conforms Gods law and therefore is right or disobey Gods law and is wrong. Right or wrong are determined by conscience. A conscience is used to answer three questions