ETHICS I-Situation Ethics -Emphasis on the way moral rule cannot anticipate complexities of situations. -One rule has overall priority: neighbor love (Agape) -We only know what love will require in the actual situation -Not what is good or right but “Fitting” - An example of “utilitarianism” -Choices should be morally assessed based on the state of affairs that they bring about. -“the greatest good for the greatest number” II-Universal Ethics-there are absolute rights and wrongs
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1. What are some ways the Christian gospel is perceived in our culture? 2. What are some specific moral reasons people may reject the Christian gospel? 3. What are some specific emotional reasons people may reject the Christian gospel? 4. What are some specific intellectual reasons people may reject the Christian gospel? 5. What can Christians do to address these objections and better communicate the Christian gospel? (1) The Christian Gospel is perceived in various ways within
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Christian Persecution Christians are being persecuted for their faith in more than the forty nations around world today. In some nations‚ it is illegal to own a Bible‚ to share one’s faith in Christ‚ and even teach one’s children about Jesus Christ. Those who boldly follow Christ‚ in spite of government decree or opposition‚ can face harassment‚ arrest‚ torture and even death. Dr. Nhia Vang Vang‚ the pastor of the First Hmong Alliance Church in Longview‚ NC‚ mentioned that Christianity has
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Christian Anthropology From my understanding Christian Anthropology is about being human and the questions that we ask ourselves. Therefore‚ how does religion affect us on a human level and how has this changed through generations of people. From the readings I have read it describes Christian Anthropology in three ways‚ that humans are basically Covenantal‚ Transcendent and Ethically Orientated. Covenantal Christian Anthropology suggests that to be human is to be in a relationship or several
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A Christian worldview isn’t just one’s individual religion expression‚ now not only a thought. It’s an all-consuming tradition‚ applicable to all spheres of life. Consistent with (Albert Wolters‚ 1985)‚ a worldview need to present an option to live that’s regular with truth with the aid of offering a complete figuring out of all areas of existence and inspiration‚ each side of creation. As we mentioned before‚ the starting point for a Christian worldview brings us into the presence of God at once
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THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A TRUE CHRISTIAN Characteristic/attribute/qualities: being very typical of something or somebody. Do you know the true Characteristics of a Christian? There are tons of people in this world who say‚ "Yea‚ I’m a Christian." I guess that anyone can say this‚ it’s a free country right? The very first Christians were called "disciples" and in essence that is what every true Christian is‚ a disciple of Christ. Follow the way to the Narrow Gate: Matthew 7:13-14‚ Luke 13:23-24(being
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INTRODUCTION (DEFINITION) Christian ethics are theological teachings which govern decision making and the moral position of the Church based on various sources of guidance. These are traditions‚ church authorities‚ human experience‚ the Natural Law‚ the Bible; in particular Jesus’s Commandment of love‚ the Beatitudes and the 10 Commandments “You shall not steal” (Ex 20:15). HISTORICAL SETTING Christian ethical teachings vary between denominations for example‚ the Catholic Church places particular
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Indeed‚ the paramount objective of Christian education is the spiritual formation of young men and women in concurrence with their intellectual development to make them thorough and complete as a human being. In this context‚ education‚ from its latin origin‚ means “leading out” that is – directing something out of a person. It is‚ for this basis‚ Christian education is the method of encouraging the advancement of God-given inherent gifts and the knowledge -- which God has given to each individual
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Christian Science The basic philosophy of Christian Science is idealism. “Nothing is real and eternal; nothing is spirit- but God and his ideal; evil has no reality.” The primary theme of The Bible is that spiritual power always triumphs over material power. As a result‚ illness is not real. Instead‚ it is simply a failure of faith and this can be documented‚ “scientifically‚” in the lives of those who have genuine faith. Christian Science was discovered and founded by Mary Baker Eddy. “The
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are some ways the Christian gospel is perceived in our Culture The Gospel of Christian is alleged in our traditions in many customs. Most people have the perception that if you are a Christian you feel you are holier than a non-believer. What they do not understand is that‚ when anyone makes the choice to become a Christian‚ they make life-long changes in their lives. On several occasions‚ friends and sometimes family become offended with the choices you make in becoming a Christian. In my life‚ my
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