Theme 3ABC AO2

Question 1

Why is Situation ethics good for making moral decisions?

Answer 1

• Compatible with Jesus teaching (‘Sabath was made for man, not man for Sabath’)
• It is universal (love is applicable to all whether religious or non religious)
• It is straightforward and easy to understand
• It is flexible as its relativistic

Question 2

Why isn’t situation ethics good for making moral decisions?

Answer 2

• Cook says humans aren’t omniscient so we can’t know the consequences of our actions (so consequentialist theory fails)
• Barclay says we need laws to protect society (despite what fletcher states)
• Contradicts new testament views (there’s clear rules on adultery and theft)