How does BJU Press define "ethical dilemmas"?

Ethical dilemmas are situations where two or more moral rules seem to clash

What is the difference between intrinsic and instrumental value?

Intrinsic value is worth for its own sake; instrumental value is worth

How does moral relativism conflict with biblical ethics

Biblical ethics are based on God’s truth,

What is the purpose of ethics according to BJU Press?

Ethics help people make choices that honor God.

According to BJU ethics, why is the concept of human dignity important?

Human dignity is important because every person is made in God’s image.

What role does Scripture play in Christian ethics?

Scripture is the main guide for knowing right and wrong in Christian ethics

How do cultural ethics differ from biblical ethics?

Cultural ethics change with society; biblical ethics.

How does moral absolutism differ from moral relativism?

Moralabsolutism says there are universal moral rules that apply to everyone

What is moral relativism?

Moral relativism is the idea that right and wrong

How does the conscience function in ethical decision-making?

The conscience helps us sense what is right or wrong.

How do Christian ethics approach the concept of justice?

Christian ethics see justice as fairness, based on God’s character.

What is the "Golden Rule," and why is it significant in Christian ethics?

The Golden Rule is treating others as you want to be treated.

What is natural law according to Christian ethics?

Natural law is the belief that God’s morals can be seen in

What does BJU Press suggest is the primary motivation for ethical behavior?

The main motivation is to honor and love God.

Define "situational ethics" as discussed in Chapter 3.

Situational ethics says what’s right depends on the situation.

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How does BJU Press define "ethical dilemmas"?
Ethical dilemmas are minor problems that don't really affect people’s lives
Ethical dilemmas are situations where there is always an easy, clear answer
Ethical dilemmas are situations where two or more moral rules seem to clash
Ethical dilemmas only happen when people break the law.
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What is the difference between intrinsic and instrumental value?
Intrinsic value only applies to people.
Intrinsic value is when something is useful.
Intrinsic value is worth for its own sake; instrumental value is worth
Intrinsic value and instrumental value mean the same thing.
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How does moral relativism conflict with biblical ethics
Moral relativism is the same as biblical ethics.
Moral relativism supports all biblical teachings.
Moral relativism means everyone must follow biblical laws strictly.
Biblical ethics are based on God’s truth,
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What is the purpose of ethics according to BJU Press?
Ethics are only for people in leadership positions.
Ethics are meant to make life easier and help people avoid them.
Ethics help people make choices that honor God.
Ethics are meant to be personal guidelines with no relation to God.
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According to BJU ethics, why is the concept of human dignity important?
Human dignity is important because every person is made in God’s image.
Human dignity is important because people are naturally good.
Human dignity is a concept only respected within one’s own culture.
Human dignity only matters for those who follow religious beliefs.
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What role does Scripture play in Christian ethics?
Scripture is only used to justify personal beliefs.
Scripture just provides historical stories with no real moral guidance.
Scripture is outdated and rarely used in modern ethics.
Scripture is the main guide for knowing right and wrong in Christian ethics
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How do cultural ethics differ from biblical ethics?
Cultural ethics are based only on religious teachings.
Cultural ethics and biblical ethics are the same in all societies.
Biblical ethics change over time with the culture.
Cultural ethics change with society; biblical ethics.
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How does moral absolutism differ from moral relativism?
Moral absolutism allows people to change their moral beliefs over time.
Moral absolutism applies only to certain cultures.
Moral absolutism means everyone can choose their own moral standards.
Moralabsolutism says there are universal moral rules that apply to everyone
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What is moral relativism?
Moral relativism is the idea that right and wrong
Moral relativism is the belief that everyone should follow the same morals.
Moral relativism means that right and wrong are determined by leaders.
Moral relativism says that laws are the only source of morals.
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How does the conscience function in ethical decision-making?
The conscience helps us sense what is right or wrong.
The conscience is irrelevant in making ethical choices.
he conscience always gives clear answers to all moral questions.
The conscience tells people to follow only their feelings.
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How do Christian ethics approach the concept of justice?
Situational ethics teaches that one rule applies to every situation.
Christian ethics see justice as fairness, based on God’s character.
Situational ethics means everyone should ignore the context of situations.
Situational ethics always uses the Bible as the sole rule book.
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What is the "Golden Rule," and why is it significant in Christian ethics?
The Golden Rule is a suggestion rather than an important principle.
The Golden Rule is treating others as you want to be treated.
The Golden Rule teaches that others should serve you first.
The Golden Rule says that people should treat others however they want.
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What is natural law according to Christian ethics?
Natural law says that people should decide morals
Natural law is the belief that law created by humans are the highest people
Natural law is the belief that God’s morals can be seen in
Natural law means that morals can only be found in written Scripture.
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What does BJU Press suggest is the primary motivation for ethical behavior?
The main motivation is to honor and love God.
The main reason for ethical behavior is to avoid punishment.
Ethics are meant to give people a sense of personal happiness.
The main motivation is to gain respect from others.
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Define "situational ethics" as discussed in Chapter 3.
Cultural ethics are based only on religious teachings.
Situational ethics says what’s right depends on the situation.
Cultural ethics are based only on religious teachings.
Cultural ethics are based only on religious teachings.

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