BTheol Bachelor of Theology Christian Ethics 2

Question 1

Which ethical framework holds that an action's morality is determined solely by its consequences?

Accepted Answer

Consequentialism

Answer

Consequentialism judges actions as right or wrong based entirely on their outcomes or results.

Question 2

In Christian ethics, the concept of 'agape' primarily refers to:

Accepted Answer

Unconditional, self-giving love modeled after God's love

Answer

Agape is the Greek term for unconditional, self-sacrificial love, most fully expressed in God's love for humanity through Christ.

Question 3

Which theologian wrote 'The City of God' and significantly shaped Western Christian ethics?

Accepted Answer

Augustine of Hippo

Answer

Augustine of Hippo wrote 'The City of God' (De Civitate Dei), contrasting the earthly city with the heavenly city and shaping Christian political and moral thought.

Question 4

The principle of 'double effect' in Christian moral theology allows for an action that causes harm when:

Accepted Answer

The harmful effect is foreseen but not intended and proportionate good results

Answer

The doctrine of double effect permits actions with harmful side effects when the action itself is good, the bad effect is not intended, and the good outweighs the evil.

Question 5

Which Christian ethical tradition emphasizes that moral law is written on human hearts and discoverable through reason?

Accepted Answer

Natural law theory

Answer

Natural law theory, rooted in Aquinas, holds that God has inscribed moral truth into creation and human reason can discern it without special revelation.

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BTheol Bachelor of Theology Christian Ethics 2