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PRELIMINARY TERM

CFE 102
ETHICS AND MORALITY

CHRISTIAN
ETHICS VERSUS
MORALITY

Goodness is drawn
The field that weighs from the teachings of
in a situation to the Christian Church.
determine the proper Christ is the center of
action. determining an
action
Why the need for CFE
Present day Phenomena

FAITH &
REASON RELIGION

More Important Embraced when


its convenient
Problem: Development of Values are lessened,
Humanity is devalued, etc.
I. Human Dignity

As a As an image
Creation of and likeness
God of God

As a Social As a
Being Steward
I. As a Creation of God
• Human person is a
Subject, Human
person as an
embodied Subject

SUBJECT OBJECT

FREEDOM
II. Image and Likeness of God
• Human Dignity
– Intrinsic human worth regardless of status,
race, gender preferences, religion.
– Must be recognized and respected by all
– No ACHIEVEMENT can ever give a person a
right to trample another’s dignity
III. As a Social Being
INTERDEPENDENCY
- The dependence of two or more people or
things on each other.

FUNDAMENTAL EQUALITY
- We are all equal not because we are all
equally gifted but because we are all human.
IV. As a Steward
Dominion
- The power or right of governing and
controlling; sovereign authority.

Asserting power = Double edged sword


Can be used for good or evil
10 COMMANDMENTS
Given to Moses

- To be treated as guidelines to lead a


Christian Moral Life.
GREATEST
COMMANDMENTS
Love God with all your
heart and with all your Love your neighbor as
soul and with all your you love yourself
mind.

Love to God – Love for neighbors–


Commitment to God Commitment to others

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