Moral Decisions

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  • Created on: 09-03-13 12:47
1. Why do many Christians believe they should only use the Bible when making moral decisions?
1. Word of God- absolute authority, acting as God wants them to. 2. God's teachings - Decalogue; clear moral guidance
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2. Why do many Christians believe they should only use the Bible when making moral decisions?
1. Jesus' teachings- Sermon on the Mount; 10 Commandments. Stories with moral meanings; Parable of the Good Samaritan 2. Moral guidance and teachings from the leaders of early Christian Church; St. Peter/St.Paul
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Why do some Christians use other sources of information as well as the Bible when making moral decisions?
1. Humans inspired/influenced by God- not speaking literal truth 2. Bible has to be adapted to modern world 3. Church tells them what it means- authority of church over bible 4. Conscience
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1. Why does the Church have the right to explain what the Bible means?
1. Church the Body of Christ - How Jesus would act today; Church's teachings are Christ's teachings 2. God speaks through Church- Church's teachings inspired by God
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2. Why does the Church have the right to explain what the Bible means?
1. Community of believers in God- God guides the Church in its moral teachings. 2. Church's teachings are important- Christians are sure how to behave
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Why do Roman Catholics use only the Church when making moral decisions?
Believe the Magisterium (Pope & Bishops) have been given the power by God to interpret the Bible for Catholics today; infallible guidance on moral behavior.
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1. Why do some Christians believe to follow their Conscience?
1. Voice of conscience the same as voice of God- Christians should follow it; God has given it to them. 2. St Paul and St Thomas Aquinas taught that Christians should use their conscience as the final part of decision making.
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2. Why do some Christians believe to follow their Conscience?
1. Teachings of Bible and Church have been translated- not directly from God. Teachings of Church come through Pope/Bishops- conscience God speaking directly to individuals. 2. Church says follow Conscience, Christians should follow Church.
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Why do some Christians believe some times not to follow their Conscience?
1. People have mistaken the voice of God- Yorkshire Ripper claimed God told him to. 2. Christians follow Church/Bible know what they are doing is right and Christians agree. 3. If everyone followed conscience not laws society would become chaotic.
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