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OCR A-Level RS - Christian Moral Principles
OCR A-Level RS - Christian Moral Principles
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How do Protestants typically view Church tradition?
It is more important than personal faith
It should be completely rejected
It is the principal source of authority
It is just as authoritative as the Bible
2
According to Richard B. Hays, what affects a Christian's reading of the Bible
The Catholic Church's interpretation
The scientific credibility of biblical accounts
The original Greek and Hebrew meanings
Their personal biases and selection of texts
3
What did William Spohn argue about scripture?
It has no moral relevance today
It must be read in isolation
It should only be read by Church Leaders i.e. Pastors, Priests
It must be understood within Christian communities
4
What is a key criticism of Situation Ethics?
It relies too much on outdated rules
It is too rigid and legalistic
It is too subjective and allows for immoral acts
It does not take love into account enough
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What is agape?
Unconditional love
A method of reasoning
Divine punishment
A type of Church law
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How do Anglicans typically balance Church Tradition and the Bible
The Bible comes first but is not the only source
Church Tradition is more important than the Bible
The Bible is completely secondary to Church teachings
Church Tradition is fixed and should not change
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What is one criticism of the view that the Bible is the literal word of God
It lacks historical reliability
It is too difficult to understand
It ignores the role of prayer
It contains different writing styles showing human authors
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Which of the following best describes Natural Law ethics?
The Bible is the only source of moral authority
Moral principles are built into the natural order
Ethics should be based on subjective experience
Moral laws are based on human emotions
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What is the belief that the Bible is the sole source of moral authority called?
Divine Command Theory
Prima Scriptura
Sola Scriptura
Theonomous Ethics
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What is the key idea behind Situation Ethics?
Church teachings must always be obeyed
Love should be the guiding moral principle
The Bible must be followed strictly
Moral rules are absolute
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According to Richard Mouw, how should Christians approach the Bible for moral guidance?
Ignore Old Testament teachings
Only follow the rule of love
Use only New Testament teachings
Consider different commandments and stories in the Bible
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What did Karl Barth argue about the role of the Bible in ethics
It must be interpreted only by priests
It is a set of fixed moral laws that everyone should follow
It should be read in the context of faith, not rigid legalism
It is outdated and should be ignored
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Which Christian tradition emphasises a combination of Scripture, Tradition, and Reason?
Calvinism
Pentecostalism
Roman Catholicism
Evangelical Protestantism
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What is the main belief of Christians who see the Bible as the direct word of God?
It must be supplemented with Church teachings
It is inspired but written in human words
It is open to interpretation based on culture
It is an infallible guide to life
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What is the Catholic view on the relationship between reason and faith?
Reason and faith contradict each other
Reason should be ignored in ethical decisions
Faith is unnecessary when reason is used
Reason is a tool given by God to understand faith
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What was the major Protestant criticism of Catholic Church Tradition?
It is unnecessary for faith
It was created to maintain the Church's power
It does not align with scientific principles
It ignores historical biblical teachings
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What is the Catholic view of reason in ethics?
It is untrustworthy in moral decision-making
It is opposed to faith
It is a gift from God to access divine revelation
It should only be used in scientific matters
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Which theologian argued that love should replace legalistic morality?
Joseph Fletcher
Thomas Aquinas
Augustine
Karl Barth
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How do Catholics view Church tradition in relation to the Bible?
The Bible is the only source of authority
Church Tradition and the Bible are separate and unrelated
Church Tradition should be abandoned
Church Tradition came first and has authority over the Bible
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What is the 'Wesleyan Quadrilateral'?
A term describing the Four Gospels
A Catholic doctrine about moral decision-making
A model of ethics that includes Scripture, Tradition, and Experience
A theological argument for biblical literalism
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What does Divine Command Theory claim?
Humans should rely on reason alone
The Bible is only symbolic
Moral goodness depends on God's will
Morality evolves with society
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How does 1 Corinthians 13 describe love?
As the greatest virtue
As something only for married couples
As unnecessary for moral decision-making
As a human weakness
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Which approach to Christian ethics balances love, reason, and Church tradition?
Situation Ethics
Virtue Ethics
Natural Law
Divine Command Theory
24
Which of the following Christian denominations gives the greatest authority to Church Tradition?
Baptist
Quaker
Methodist
Roman Catholic
25
What is the propositional approach to the Bible?
Believing the Bible needs constant reinterpretation
Following only Jesus' words in the Gospels
Accepting the Bible as direct messages from God
Viewing biblical stories as lessons for life
26
What did Bultmann emphasise in Christian ethics?
Church tradition is irrelevant
Laws should be strictly followed
Faith and reason are separate
Forgiveness is central to morality
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Which of the following is NOT a key source of Christian moral principles?
Scientific Theories
The Bible
Human Reason
Church Tradition
28
According to Aquinas, what is the highest goal of human morality?
Seeking pleasure - hedonism
Wealth and success
Union with God
Following Church traditions without question
29
What did Tillich argue about moral rules?
Christians should reject modern ethics
The Bible should be followed literally
Love is the most important ethical principle
They should be strictly followed
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How does reason function in Christian moral decision-making?
It contradicts Church teachings
It is irrelevant to Christian ethics
It must be used alongside biblical principles and Church traditions
It is completely independent of Christian faith
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What is the Protestant belief of 'sola scriptura'?
Tradition is more important than the Bible
Scripture alone is the ultimate source of authority
The Bible is outdated, and therefore scripture is irrelevant
Only the Pope can interpret the Bible
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What is Sacred Tradition in Catholicism?
A method for interpreting modern moral issues
A modern reinterpretation of the Bible
A set of rules created by bishops
The oral tradition passed down from Jesus
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What is the term for the belief that the Bible is completely without error and is the literal word of God?
Biblical Inspiration
Liberation Theology
Biblical Infallibility
Biblical Criticism
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Why do some Christians reject legalistic approaches to ethics?
They think morality should be based on majority opinion
They reject the Bible as a moral guide
They believe that laws are unnecessary
They emphasise the importance of love and context
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How did Pope Francis describe love?
As unnecessary in ethical debates
As secondary to Church authority
As a rigid set of laws
As more important than authoritarian approaches
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What did Vatican I declare about Sacred Tradition and the Bible?
The Bible is superior to Sacred Tradition
Only Church leaders should interpret Sacred Tradition
They are both linked, and cannot be separated
Sacred Tradition should be abandoned
