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Which ethical system does Christian ethics incorporate?
Which ethical system does Christian ethics incorporate?
- Utilitarianism
- Kantian ethics
- Relativism
- Virtue ethics and deontological ethics (correct)
What is the metaphysical core of Christian ethics?
What is the metaphysical core of Christian ethics?
- Natural law
- The social sciences
- The Bible (correct)
- Reason and philosophy
What are the three most common forms of Christian epistemology?
What are the three most common forms of Christian epistemology?
- Evidential, Reformed, and volitional epistemology (correct)
- Deductive, Inductive, and Abductive epistemology
- Empirical, Rational, and Intuitive epistemology
- Objective, Subjective, and Constructivist epistemology
Which branch of Christian theology did Christian ethics separate from during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries?
Which branch of Christian theology did Christian ethics separate from during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries?
According to Christian ethicist Waldo Beach, how is Christian ethics positioned in relation to theology and the social sciences?
According to Christian ethicist Waldo Beach, how is Christian ethics positioned in relation to theology and the social sciences?
Which ethical theories are combined in Christian ethics?
Which ethical theories are combined in Christian ethics?
According to Claire Brown Peterson, what is the primary moral law in Christian ethics?
According to Claire Brown Peterson, what is the primary moral law in Christian ethics?
During which period did Christian ethics begin its development?
During which period did Christian ethics begin its development?
Which council's decrees were considered generally binding for all Christians for several centuries?
Which council's decrees were considered generally binding for all Christians for several centuries?
Which theologian described Christian ethics of the Middle Ages as listing '7 capital sins. 7 works of mercy, 7 sacraments, 7 principle virtues, 7 gifts of the Spirit, 8 beatitudes, 10 commandments, 12 articles of faith and 12 fruits of faith'?
Which theologian described Christian ethics of the Middle Ages as listing '7 capital sins. 7 works of mercy, 7 sacraments, 7 principle virtues, 7 gifts of the Spirit, 8 beatitudes, 10 commandments, 12 articles of faith and 12 fruits of faith'?
Who argued that moral effort is a response to grace in his treatise 'On the Freedom of a Christian'?
Who argued that moral effort is a response to grace in his treatise 'On the Freedom of a Christian'?
What should one avoid when giving to charity?
What should one avoid when giving to charity?
How should one pray?
How should one pray?
What is the consequence of not forgiving others, according to the text?
What is the consequence of not forgiving others, according to the text?
What should one do when fasting?
What should one do when fasting?
What is the lamp of the body, according to the text?
What is the lamp of the body, according to the text?
What is the consequence of serving two masters?
What is the consequence of serving two masters?
Study Notes
Christian Ethics Overview
- Christian ethics incorporates the Virtue Ethics, Deontological Ethics, and Teleological Ethics systems.
Metaphysical Core
- The metaphysical core of Christian ethics is rooted in Christian theology.
Christian Epistemology
- The three most common forms of Christian epistemology are Fideism, Rationalism, and Empiricism.
Historical Development
- Christian ethics separated from Systematic Theology during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Relationship with Theology and Social Sciences
- Christian ethics is positioned between theology and the social sciences, according to Waldo Beach.
Ethical Theories
- Christian ethics combines Virtue Ethics, Deontological Ethics, and Teleological Ethics.
Primary Moral Law
- The primary moral law in Christian ethics is to love God and one's neighbor, according to Claire Brown Peterson.
Development Period
- Christian ethics began its development during the Early Christian Period.
Council Decrees
- The decrees of the Council of Nicaea were considered generally binding for all Christians for several centuries.
Medieval Christian Ethics
- Theologian Thomas Aquinas described Christian ethics of the Middle Ages as listing '7 capital sins, 7 works of mercy, 7 sacraments, 7 principle virtues, 7 gifts of the Spirit, 8 beatitudes, 10 commandments, 12 articles of faith, and 12 fruits of faith'.
Moral Effort and Grace
- Martin Luther argued that moral effort is a response to grace in his treatise 'On the Freedom of a Christian'.
Charity and Forgiveness
- One should avoid giving to charity to be seen by others.
- Not forgiving others can lead to not being forgiven by God.
Prayer and Fasting
- One should pray in secret, without seeking to be seen by others.
- One should fast in secret, without seeking to be seen by others.
Spiritual Consequences
- The consequence of not forgiving others is not being forgiven by God.
- The consequence of serving two masters is spiritual darkness.
Spiritual Guidance
- The lamp of the body is the eye, which guides one's spiritual path.
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Test your knowledge of Christian ethics with this quiz! Explore various ethical systems within Christianity, including virtue ethics, deontological ethics, and natural law ethics. Challenge yourself with questions about moral character, duty, and the role of humans in ethical decision-making.
