Morality in a Pluralist Society (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What is a pluralist society?
What is a pluralist society?
One with multiple beliefs & moral systems
What does fundamentalism involve?
What does fundamentalism involve?
Strict, word-for-word approach to codes
What do fundamentalists believe about moral truths?
What do fundamentalists believe about moral truths?
They are absolute & apply universally
How do religious fundamentalists interpret sacred texts?
How do religious fundamentalists interpret sacred texts?
In a completely literal way
Why do Jehovah Witnesses refuse blood transfusions?
Why do Jehovah Witnesses refuse blood transfusions?
Literal reading of Biblical blood bans
What does the Westboro Baptist Church example demonstrate?
What does the Westboro Baptist Church example demonstrate?
Literal Biblical interpretation
According to relativism, what determines moral judgements?
According to relativism, what determines moral judgements?
Individual circumstances
What do relativists believe about universal moral truths?
What do relativists believe about universal moral truths?
No universal moral truths exist
Which ancient belief connects to relativism?
Which ancient belief connects to relativism?
Man is the measure of all things
What does the traffic law example illustrate about relativism?
What does the traffic law example illustrate about relativism?
Situational decision-making
What guides relativistic cannabis tolerance in Ireland?
What guides relativistic cannabis tolerance in Ireland?
The 'no harm to others' principle
What is a key difference in source of authority between the two approaches?
What is a key difference in source of authority between the two approaches?
External texts vs personal judgement