Agape as the only Christian ethical principle (Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies): Flashcards
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What is agape?
What is agape?
Unconditional, Christian love
What is autonomy?
What is autonomy?
Individuals figure out right/wrong for themselves
Key qualities of Jesus's love?
Key qualities of Jesus's love?
Unconditional & sacrificial (putting others first)
What does sacrificial love mean?
What does sacrificial love mean?
Putting others first
What did Fletcher advocate?
What did Fletcher advocate?
Agape as guiding principle in Christian life
What is situation ethics' focus?
What is situation ethics' focus?
Love at centre of all decisions
Jesus's greatest commandment?
Jesus's greatest commandment?
Agape
Robinson: humanity has ___?
Robinson: humanity has ___?
Come of age - can be trusted with agape guidance
Pope Francis: Is love sufficient alone as moral guide?
Pope Francis: Is love sufficient alone as moral guide?
No - central but need church rules too
Why is love being subjective a problem?
Why is love being subjective a problem?
Differs in interpretation - need church/Bible guidance
Barclay's criticism of situation ethics?
Barclay's criticism of situation ethics?
Gives dangerous amount of freedom
Mouw: Does greatest commandment rule out other laws?
Mouw: Does greatest commandment rule out other laws?
No - doesn't rule out relevance of other laws