Theme 3 Morality Issues of Good and Evil Flashcards
Good
something that is morally right, correct or to our advantage
Evil
That which is considered extreamly immoral, wicked, and wrong.
Forgivenes
To grant a pardon for a wrongdoing: to give up resentment, and the desire to seek for revenge against the wrongdoer.
Free will
The ability to make choices voluntarily and independently. The belief that nothing is predetermined.
Justice
Fairness, where everyone has equal provisions and oppertunitys.
Morallity
Principles and standards determining which actions are right or wrong
Punishment
A penalty given to someone for a crime or wrong doing that have done.
Sin
Deliberate immoral action breaking a religious or moral law.
Suffering
Pain or distress caused by injury, illness or loss. Suffering can be physical emotional/psychological or spiritual.
Situational ethics
Every instance of decision making is different.
- Choices are made with the guiding principle that the wellbeing of the people is the most important.
Humanist belief about morality
- No absolute law, but that morality is RELATIVE
-Situational Ethics - Comes from individual good will and social responsibility.
What did CC Lewis say about Morality
-Absolute Principles
-believes in real absolute moral law
-the only valid morality that can exist is an objective one — all subjective conceptions of morality lead to ruin.
-kindness = good
-Murder = Wrong
“Everyone has a basic idea of right and wrong—even if they don’t always follow it”
Absolute Morality
A person has a principle and never alters it; they apply it to all situations, no matter the context of the circumstances.
Right is Right and Wrong is Wrong.
- Murder = Bad
- Kindness = Good
- Doesn’t change no matter the circumstances
-Killing in war = wrong
Christianity, Catholics and Quaker Christians have all adapted to this approach Quaker Christians believe that war is wrong on all accounts.
Relative Morality
- A person has moral principles.
-Can adjust them to circumstances or situations
E.g., Killing in war is necessary if it reduces further suffering.
Church of England and Humanists would be considered relative moralists.
Christian pneumonic used to help them make decisions
WWJD
What Would Jesus Do
How do we make moral decisions? (7)
1- The law
2- past experiences
3-Religious teachings
4- Conscious
5- other values or beliefs
6- Religious leaders, community, and elders
7-Reason and logic
Conscience
An inner voice which keeps a person on track; a sense of right and wrong.
How do religious teachings help us to make decisions?
Holy and sacred texts like the bible help us to make decisions based on gods will and rules. It provides Help to make moral decisions through parables.
How do religious Elders/priests/communities help us to make decisions?
Sometimes, the religious texts are outdated and unable to adapt to modern-day situations, so people look to religious elders or leaders for advice, as they are said to be God’s representatives on earth.
Or towards prophets like Isa/Jesus and Muhammad as well as religious notable individuals like martin Luther king.
Conscience
Inner voice/thoughts that help keep people on the right track. A sense of right and wrong.
What causes Crime? (8)
1- Poverty
2- Poor education
3- Poor parenting
4-Media (social)
5-Unemployment
6-Drug/alcohol addiction
7-Peer pressure
8-Poor Mental Health
