BTheol Bachelor of Theology Christian Ethics 4

Question 1

Which term describes the ethical position that there are no universal moral truths and morality is relative to culture?

Accepted Answer

Cultural relativism

Answer

Cultural relativism holds that moral standards are culturally determined and no universal ethical norms apply across all societies.

Question 2

Dietrich Bonhoeffer's ethics is best characterized by which of the following emphases?

Accepted Answer

Responsible action in concrete historical situations, shaped by Christ's call

Answer

Bonhoeffer emphasized responsible, Christ-shaped action in concrete history, leading him to participate in resistance against the Nazi regime despite moral complexity.

Question 3

In Christian sexual ethics, the term 'chastity' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Appropriate sexual expression aligned with one's station in life and God's design

Answer

Chastity is the virtue of integrating one's sexuality with one's state of life—celibacy for the unmarried and faithful monogamy within marriage.

Question 4

The ethical principle of 'subsidiarity,' important in Catholic Social Teaching, holds that:

Accepted Answer

Decisions should be made at the lowest competent level of authority

Answer

Subsidiarity, articulated in papal encyclicals like Quadragesimo Anno, holds that higher authorities should only intervene when lower ones are incapable.

Question 5

Which biblical prophet's message is most frequently cited in Christian social justice ethics?

Accepted Answer

Amos, for his condemnation of economic exploitation and call for justice

Answer

Amos's fierce condemnation of economic injustice and oppression of the poor (e.g., 5:24) makes him the most cited prophet in Christian social ethics.

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BTheol Bachelor of Theology Christian Ethics 4