normative ethical theories

deontological ethics

making decisions based of rules of moral obligations. Even if something could provide a good outcome, it is wrong if it goes against moral laws

natural law

something is right if it follows human nature and promotes life

consequentialism

the morality of an action is based off its outcomes

utilitarianism

greatest good for the greatest number

virtue ethics

a good decision is made if it is performed by a virtuous person

situation ethics

the right decision is based of the specific situation - choose the most loving action (agape). something may be right in one situation, and wrong in another