the relationship of the belief system or ideology to ethical issues in society

Question 1

Buddhism is not as strict as other religions when it comes to

Answer 1

ethical issues (probably because there is no god like Christianity and Islam)

Question 2

e.g. relating to sex?

Answer 2

rather than saying sex within marriage is acceptable but outside it is not, the Buddhist approach is whether it’s a loving act and proper to the relationship.

Question 3

their approach to sex cam be applied to?

Answer 3

homosexual love in some Buddhist forms. to medical ethics (e.g. stem cell research, euthanasia - although many Buddhist still regard as killing and therefore wrong).

Question 4

why sexual issues?

Answer 4

the main Buddhist ethic is that one not engage in sexual misconduct, as that would fracture the Four Noble Truth and Eightfold Path directions towards restraints

Question 5

hence, overall what is shown about Buddhism towards ethical issues?

Answer 5

there appears to be a greater openness to negotiation on ethical issues than can be found in other religions