Should Christians Use Situation Ethics: For

Question 1

What are four points?

Answer 1

Jesus’ Teachings
Jesus is a role model for this approach
Personal. Based on the well-being of others
Pragmatic. It is more flexible and useful than rigidly following Biblical laws for the sake of following them

Question 2

Jesus’ Teachings

Answer 2

Jesus uses the word “Agape” (selfless love) in the Bible
uses Jesus’ teachings in the Bible
Golden Rule “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

Question 3

Jesus is a role model for this approach

Answer 3

Adulterous woman — Jesus offered her a second chance
Sabbath Day corn picking story
“Sabbath was made for the man not man for the Sabbath.”
spirit of the law

Question 4

Personal. Based on the well-being of others

Answer 4

Golden Rule
e.g. divorce (Joseph Fletcher): “If the emotional and spiritual welfare of both parents and children in a particular family can be served best by a divorce, … then love requires it.” — Fletcher
this goes against the moral absolutes of the Roman Catholic Church

Question 5

Pragmatic. It is more flexible and useful than rigidly following Biblical laws for the sake of following them

Answer 5

“The morality of an action depends on the situation.” (Fletcher)