Morality
A set of values and principles guiding someone’s choices about who they are becoming
Morality
Acting on a gut feeling without specific reasons.
Hunch Theory
What type of prejudice is this ?
Thinking all Canadians are polite
Neutral Prejudice
built into creation eg. survival
Natural Law
Actions are right if they avoid punishment.
Punishment and obedience
There are 2 types of sin.What type of sin is this?
Doing something wrong
Commission
The “voice” of the Holy Spirit guiding us towards God and away from evil.
Conscience
inner guidance seen as divine will
Little Voice theory
Which type of prejudice is this?
Unrealistic expectations or exclusion based on stereotypes.
Negative Prejudice
Created people for stability, may not be moral. Eg. Abortion Law
Actions are right is they benefit oneself
Personal Reward
There are 2 types of sin. What type of sin is this?
Failing to do something right
Omission
God’s loving presence with us.
Grace
Believing the majority opinion determines morality
Follow the crowd theory
which stage of prejudice is this?
Speaking against someone (e.g., racist jokes).
Antilocution
Given by God eg 10 Commandments
Divine Law
Actions are right if they gain approval
Pleasing Others
Mortal or venial sin?
An action done knowingly, completely cutting off from God. Requires Reconciliation.
The effort to ensure the well-being of others and oneself.
Justice
Basing morality on feelings of guilt or satisfaction
Feeling Theory
which stage of prejudice is this?
Refusing to associate with someone (e.g., due to religion).
Builds on divine law to address modern issues. Catechism teachings
Church Law
Actions are right if they follow authority or law
Duty
Mortal or Venial Sin?
A less serious offense, weakens but doesn’t sever the relationship with God.
Venial
The "why" behind an action.
Motives
Denial of conscience as a valid concept
No Conscience theory
Which stage of prejudice is this?
Denying opportunities based on gender, race, etc.
Discrimination
Which of the Bioethics issues is this?
Ending life to alleviate suffering is against God’s will.
Euthanasia
Actions are right if they benefit society
Social Contract
Gods loving presence with us
Grace
A mental label or oversimplified assumption about a group.
Stereotype
Using reason and values to make decisions
Using your head theory
What type of prejudice is this?
Believing all elderly people are wise
Positive Prejudice
Which moral issue is this?
Rejects God’s gift of life but recognizes mental illness may reduce personal responsibility.
Suicide
Actions are based on ethical principals for common good
Personal Conscience
The effort to ensure the well-being of others and oneself