(a) With reference to one example, present a case for the religious basis of intolerance. You must support your answer with reference to at least one other unit of study.

What is tolerance in the context of beliefs and practices?

Tolerance is the willingness to accept or not interfere with beliefs or practices that differ from your own.

How does Richard Dawkins argue religion influences intolerance?

In 'The God Delusion', Dawkins argues that religion encourages intolerance through absolute truth claims, making disagreement a moral wrongdoing.

What is the significance of the Parable of the Good Samaritan in relation to religious tolerance?

Jesus uses the Parable of the Good Samaritan to challenge religious intolerance by illustrating that ethical behavior transcends religious boundaries and that dignity should be recognized in all.

What foundation do Christians base their moral duty upon?

For Christians, the foundation of moral duty is the Greatest Commandment: to 'Love God and love your neighbor'.

What is St. John Henry Newman’s view on conscience?

Newman argued that conscience is the voice of God, making individuals accountable to Him rather than just to abstract rules.

How did St. Augustine contribute to the understanding of moral duty?

St. Augustine argued that the universal nature of conscience means everyone has a duty to follow it.

What is Aquinas's teaching regarding human inclination to do good?

Aquinas taught that God endowed all humans with synderesis, a natural inclination toward good, and reason to understand moral principles.

Who is Desmond Doss and how did he exemplify moral duty?

Desmond Doss was a WWII medic who, adhering to the commandment 'do not kill', saved lives without using violence, illustrating his commitment to moral duty.

What does Elizabeth Anscombe warn about the reliability of conscience?

Anscombe warned that a person's conscience can be misinformed, potentially leading them to commit immoral acts.

What does the Holocaust exemplify regarding moral duty and conscience?

The Holocaust shows that individuals, like SS guards, can misinterpret their conscience to justify morally wrong actions.

What moral dilemma did Dietrich Bonhoeffer face?

Bonhoeffer faced the choice of adhering to the command 'do not kill' or assassinating Hitler to prevent greater evil, highlighting conflicts of moral duty.

What critique did Nietzsche offer regarding conscience in Christian society?

Nietzsche argued that 'conscience' in Christian contexts was a form of self-punishment and 'slave morality', hindering personal potential.

What does human experience reveal about the complexities of moral duty?

Human experiences illustrate that fear, misinformed consciences, and severe moral dilemmas complicate the execution of moral duty.