Christian Ethics

Ethics is

• The study of why and how we make moral choices.

• A set of rules that governs right and wrong behavior.

• Knowing when to make correct decisions.

• A set of rules that govern moral decisions.

What is the term for moral standards that are developed by each individual person?

Is the following statement an example of: moral relativism, cultural relativism, or neither?

It's okay for me to steal if I want something badly enough.

Is the following an example of moral relativism, cultural relativism, or neither?

Testing products on innocent animals is considered wrong by many people in our country.

Is the following an example of moral relativism, cultural relativism, or neither?

Cotton is a good choice for fabrics used for clothing.

Is this statement an example of moral relativism, cultural relativism, or neither?

Cheating on tests is acceptable to me so long as no one finds out.

Universal moral standards that are true for all people, at all times, in all situations are called:

Which list(s) covers moral laws that almost all cultures hold to be true?

• do not murder, do not lie, do not steal

• do not run from battle, do not commit adultery

• obey parents, respect authority

• do not betray a friend, share with others

Write the word right if the sentence describes a biblical basis for morality. Write no if it doesn't.

Love your neighbor as you love yourself.

Write the word right if the sentence describes a biblical basis for morality. Write no if it doesn't.

Sometimes what is right depends on your feelings.