3D Ethical Decision Making Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards based on lecture notes about 3D Ethical Decision Making.

Absolute

Exist in and of itself, without relation to anything else; a universal value or principle applicable to all people, at all times, and in all places; an objective moral standard in ethics.

Objective Morality

Moral principles that are objective and unchanging, based on external criteria.

Subjective Morality

Moral principles based on internal criteria and determined by the individual.

Moral Absolutism

The belief that moral rules exist that are always true, regardless of culture or situation.

Moral Relativism

The view that moral judgments are true or false only relative to some particular standpoint (for instance, that of a culture or a historical period) and that no standpoint is uniquely privileged over all others.

Revelation

God sharing His secrets with us, God showing us Himself.

Conscience

An internal understanding of right and wrong; a personal sensitivity to sin and righteousness.

Laws

Clear, direct, and universal statements of right and wrong.

Principles

Attitudes, desires, and concepts that serve as applied standards of right and wrong.

Personal Standards

Guardrails or boundaries that an individual sets to govern his or her behavior, based upon the Word of God (laws and principles).

Lex talionis

Law of retribution; fair and equitable treatment of morality.

Ceremonial Law

Guide and govern Israel worship related to the Tabernacle, religious festivals, feasts, and dietary restrictions.

Civil Law

Application of God’s moral/law standards to a particular time in culture; also called judgment or casuistic law.

Moral Law

Internal, inward, natural laws based on conformity of God’s character; also referred to as apodictic law.

Apodictic Law

Simple statement of something that is right and wrong; deontological category; rule-based and duty-centered.

Casuistic Law

"If-then" statement; theological category; focus is on in-state and result.

Delegated

Transferred; authorized; in place of.

Submit

A voluntary attitude that results in a veritable action.

General Revelation

General revelation through creation and conscience.

Special Revelation

Special revelation through Scripture.

Separation

To mark off by boundaries; to divide.

Testimony

The opportunity for one's attitude and behavior to influence the opinion of others.

Image

A shadow, an outline, a reproduction, an imitation.

Likeness

The resemblance of a copy to the original; translates as similitude.

Sanctification

To mark off by boundaries; to divide.

Influence

The opportunity for one's attitude and behavior to influence the opinion of others.

Representation

A shadow, an outline, a reproduction, an imitation.

Replication

The resemblance of a copy to the original; translates as similitude.

Holiness

The process of being made holy; set apart for God's purposes.

Conformity

Conforming to the character of God.

Discernment

Moral discernment and judgment based on principles of right and wrong.

Submission

The act of voluntarily yielding to the authority or will of another.

Respect

The concept of owing respect and honor to those in positions of authority.

Teaching

The act of imparting knowledge or instructions to others.