Basic
an invitation to work with God, and the foundation and basic criteria of living well
Life
What conflicts the Principle of Beneficence?
The conflicting definitions of "good"
Give at least two key aspects of discernment in Christian Tradition.
Seeking God's Guidance; Led by the Holy Spirit; Using Wisdom and Scripture; Maturity in Faith
A process of making a decision
Discernment
In the Principles of Autonomy and Responsibility, it said that each person has ownership of their decisions. True or false?
True.
These three all help guide moral decision making, and guide discernment as well.
Natural law; the magisterium; sensus fidei
Openness to God is a requirement for?
Discernment
What focuses on moral character rather than just specific actions.
Person-based approach.
Who said this?
“When you look at discernment in the Bible, it’s always
connected to spiritual maturity. So if you want to be a
discerning Christian, you need to be a mature
Christian - one who is growing in his faith, one who is
understanding the Bible, one who is growing in his
knowledge of the Lord,”
Tim Challies
These principles can be particularly useful when decision making becomes difficult and set the stage for what Catholic moral theology considers as important criteria in making decisions; note that the criteria will not be usefulness, practicality, or efficiency necessarily, but rather the good and justice.
Principles that Guide Discernment
a principle that sets out particular criteria to help people make decision in such ethical dilemmas
Principle of Double Effect
In the Principle of beneficence, it implies that we work towards nonmaleficence. True or False?
True
True or False.
Christian Methodology provides a framework for informed decision-making.
False.
Christian theology provides a framework for informed decision-making.
This ensures fairness and protection for the vulnerable.
Principle of Justice
Name all the Principles that were discussed.
Principle of Beneficence; Principle of Double Effect; Principle of Justice; Principle of Autonomy and Responsibility; Consistent Ethic of Life Principle