Agape (Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes
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What does agape represent in situation ethics?
What does agape represent in situation ethics?
The highest form of love—selfless
Who founded situation ethics?
Who founded situation ethics?
Joseph Fletcher
What type of ethical system is situation ethics?
What type of ethical system is situation ethics?
Teleological
What is legalism in ethics?
What is legalism in ethics?
Ethics based on fixed laws
Fletcher's situation ethics is a compromise between which two approaches?
Fletcher's situation ethics is a compromise between which two approaches?
Legalism and antinomianism
How did Fletcher justify the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
How did Fletcher justify the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
They led to swift end of WWII, saving lives
Why did Fletcher endorse Mrs. Bergmeier's decision to commit adultery?
Why did Fletcher endorse Mrs. Bergmeier's decision to commit adultery?
To reunite with her family
Where is agape firmly established according to the note?
Where is agape firmly established according to the note?
In the New Testament
What does John 15:13 highlight about agape?
What does John 15:13 highlight about agape?
Ultimate expression through self-sacrifice
What does the Good Samaritan parable teach about agape?
What does the Good Samaritan parable teach about agape?
It transcends cultural and racial boundaries
What was Bultmann's view that influenced Fletcher?
What was Bultmann's view that influenced Fletcher?
Jesus had one ethic: to show love
What advantage does agape-based ethics offer?
What advantage does agape-based ethics offer?
Situational flexibility avoiding rigid rules
What is a key disadvantage of agape-based moral decisions?
What is a key disadvantage of agape-based moral decisions?
Subjectivity and vagueness in interpretation