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Christian Ethics

Christian Ethics . SCTR 19 – Religions of the Book Felix Just, S.J. Definitions. Greek ethos = Latin mores “Custom” (how people act/live) So Ethics = Morals But practical usage often distinguishes: Sexual Morality Social Ethics. Foundational Principles. Basic Moral Imperative –

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Christian Ethics

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  1. Christian Ethics SCTR 19 – Religions of the Book Felix Just, S.J.

  2. Definitions • Greek ethos = Latin mores • “Custom” (how people act/live) • So Ethics = Morals • But practical usage often distinguishes: • Sexual Morality • Social Ethics

  3. Foundational Principles • Basic Moral Imperative – • "Do good & avoid evil" (cf. Luke 6:27-36) • Decalogue – • Ten Commandments (Exod 20 & Deut 5), partially quoted in Matt 5:17-48; Mark 10:19

  4. Ethical Principles (cont.) • Greatest Commandment – • "Love the Lord, your God, with your whole heart…"& "Love your neighbor as yourself"(Deut 6:4 & Lev 19:18); quoted in Mark 12:29-31; etc. • Other Love Commands – • "Love your enemies" (Matt 5:43-48; Luke 6:27-35) • "Love one another as I have loved you"(John 13:34; 15:12-17; Rom 13:8; 1 Thess 4:9; etc.)

  5. Ethical Principles (cont.) • Golden Rule – • "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" (Matt 6:12; par. Luke 6:31) • Related: "forgiving others" (Matt 6:12-15), "not judging others" (Matt 7:1-5), striving to be like God (Matt 5:48; Luke 11:2-4; cf. Lev 11:44-45). • Conscience – • Priority of individual conscience (follow “Inner Voice”) • Obligation to develop an "informed" conscience

  6. Sexual Morality • Dual Purpose of Sex • Consistent Ethic of Life • Central Role of Family • Mutuality in Human Relationships

  7. Social Ethics • Dignity of Each Person • Preserve the Common Good • Work, Participation, Property • Care of the Poor/Needy

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