Moral Decision Making

Flashcards covering key concepts in moral decision making based on lecture notes.

What does STOP stand for in moral decision making?

Search Out The Facts, Think of Alternatives, Think of Consequences, consult Others for help, and Pray over your decision

What are the three parts to every moral act?

Moral object, Intention, and Circumstances

What questions do circumstances answer?

Who, Where, and When

What should you never do until all alternatives have been explored?

Make a moral decision

How should you respect others?

As persons of incomparable worth

What does considering the consequences of each alternative lead to?

The best moral choice

What are the two-fold baptismal responsibilities?

Listen and learn God’s saving precepts, and live by decrees of popes and bishops

What can listening to others reveal?

It helps clarify searching out the facts and may reveal alternatives.

What questions should you ask yourself when making a moral decision?

Would I want this done to me? Would it be okay for a parent or family member to see this? Would I want this on social media?

Which of the three parts of a moral decision is the decisive factor?

Moral Object

For what should moral decisions be made?

For the true good of humans

From what should intentions come?

From an objective source

What should you keep morally good?

Your intention

What can't justify the means?

The end/goal/purpose/motivation

What can't intention change about a moral act?

The moral quality