is the idea that self-interest or personal happiness should be the goal of all actions.
Typically a subjectivist wants to be treated subjectively by others.
Although Secularists may believe that Jesus Christ existed, they say that He was only a good moral teacher.
There are no logical responses to the Problem of Evil which causes most Secularists to reject Christianity.
A person’s worldview should impact his/her approach to moral decision making.
Determinism asserts that the _________ cannot be altered.
A Secularist believes in absolute truth.
By definition, “__________________” is the view that right and wrong depends upon one’s culture, social group, or personal perspective.
Which book of the Bible is often considered nihilist in nature?
Nihilism is named for the Greek word meaning “nothing.”
Ethics has to do with what a person ought to do rather than what a person does.
An “agnostic” is a person who believes that God exists but does not think there is enough evidence to prove He exists.
Belief in (the theory of) Evolution is ultimately based upon faith.
Historically, the advantage of Utilitarianism is that it has always resulted in the avoidance of human rights injustices.
An “atheist” is one who says there is sufficient evidence to show that God does not exist.
Determinism is the idea that if something is sure to happen in the future, then it is outside the power of man to change it.
Christianity is one of the only religions that strongly teaches moral relativism.
said that “Man is the measure of all things”?
If a Secularist rejects the Bible, don’t encourage him/her to read the Bible until you give him/her a good apologetic response to their objections.
The beliefs of Secularism include:
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Using a relativistic approach, what is now may not be in the future.
An “agnostic” is a person who believes that God exists but does not think there is enough evidence to prove He exists.
_________________ is the idea that self‑interest or personal happiness should be the goal of all actions.
A person’s worldview should impact his/her approach to moral decision making.
According to Powell, the reality of a personal, authoritative lawgiver (God) as the source of morality is reasonably indicated through.
Hedonism does not acknowledge the existence of moral absolutes.
By definition, “__________________” is the blending of ideas and values from different or opposing worldviews.
Who said, “I think therefore I am” which caused him to become a religious reformer.
By showing a subjective relativist how they actually expect to be treated with dignity and respect, rather than have their relativism applied to them in cruel treatment, abuse, or the relativizing of their passions, Powell believes we can:
A Secularist believes in absolute truth.
“Soft” determinism is not as fatalistic in nature as hard determinism.
Some forms of deterministic thinking describe certain behaviors as a matter of genetic destiny rather than personal choice.
“I determine what is right and wrong, and you should not try to force your values on me.” – This is an example of:
The Old Testament law was intended by God to save man from their sin.
This philosophy asserts that all human actions can ultimately be understood by observing cause and effect.
The invention of the Gutenberg printing press influenced both the Reformation and the Renaissance.
Although Secularists may believe that Jesus Christ existed, they say that He was only a good moral teacher.
The “criminalization” of moral reformers, who would stand against the majority rule and say it is wrong, is a specific consequence and criticism of ______________.
Powell would say the best way to explain the relationship between God and moral law is:
Which of the following statements gives the best description/s of Subjectivism:
The cultural relativist believes that moral beliefs are nothing more than cultural norms.
Hedonism views actions by their resulting:
The subjective relativist believes that truth is subject to individual interpretation and experience.
Determinism provides a means to avoid moral responsibility.
As Christians, the Bible should be our ultimate guide for making moral decisions.
The subjectivity of defining pleasure means that a hedonist could justify injustices.
Which Greek philosopher is most commonly associated with hedonism?
“__________________” said that “Man is the measure of all things.
Typically a subjectivist wants to be treated subjectively by others.
A moral absolute would be for all people at all times, and is not subject to change.
Utilitarianism and Hedonism are different names for the same philosophy.
The Bible indicates that not all pleasures are good and not all pain is evil.
A deterministic approach always gives a sense of relief to an individual.
The fact that we see diversity between the morals of cultures is a clear indication that moral absolutes do not exist.
Christian ethics contends that the absolute standard of goodness is the very person of God.
A person who determines morality based upon what man says or thinks is approaching morality.
Jesus made the assertion that there is a direct relation between the way people treat ____________, and the way they revere and respect God.
God’s restrictive boundaries for human behavior first began: With Adam and eve in the Garden of
Historically, the advantage of Utilitarianism is that it has always resulted in the avoidance of human rights injustices.
These theories specifically focus on the results/end of an act to determine the morality of that act.
“Soft determinism” is less harsh in its rhetoric than is “hard determinism”, but the two are consistent in the final outcome.
“I believe that abortion is morally right because a majority of people in this community believe it to be so”. ‑
Ethics has to do with what a person ought to do rather than what a person does.
RsQ_032By definition, “__________________” is the view that right and wrong depends upon one’s culture, social group, or personal perspective.
Which statement would best illustrates the concept of Hedonism:
A conventional relativist assumes that what is right in his/her society would also be in another society.
Which of the following statements gives the best description/s of Subjectivism:
Historically, the advantage of Utilitarianism is that it has always resulted in the avoidance of human rights injustices.
Hedonism does not acknowledge the existence of moral absolutes.