Morality/ethics

1. Morality/ethics Deacon Mickey Coppola

2. “Do not conform yourself to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12 : 2

3. What is Paul trying to say in his letter to the Roman Christian Church? • Who is Jesus to me? • Does he have relevance in my life? • Is he relevant in today’s society?

4. Morality • A uniquely human activity that refers to our capacity to make decisions affecting others and ourselves in either a positive or a negative way • Through our moral choices we are shaping our identity (who we are) • Morality is positive; it promotes human welfare

5. Morality: 4 points to be considered Personal responsibility. • this means that I am ultimately responsible and accountable for the actions I perform. That when I do something wrong, I must face the consequences of my actions and not put the blame on someone or anything else.

6. Morality: 4 points to be considered Morality is “housed” in the human will • Morality is inextricably related to our ability to make free choices, we have a free will.

7. Morality: 4 points to be considered Our moral decisions and actions have consequences: • When we perform an action we set into place a chain of events. Things happen as a result of the moral decisions we make. The consequences of our actions can be profound or minute, foreseen or not. The more serious the action the more serious the consequences.

8. Morality: 4 points to be considered Morality has a communal dimension: • in addition to affecting ourselves, our moral decisions can often have profound effects on others.

9. Morality therefore, is an every day thing • It has to do with how we spend our money, • our time, and our talents, • how we treat our parents, our friends, • people we don’t like • the environment • how respond to our neighbor in need • how we attempt to resolve conflicts