Category: Ethics
Revolutionary Requirements
At Triablogue I asked whether it was moral for the Revolutionary War to occur. The question behind that is when is an uprising against a municipality morally acceptable? I think Romans 13 was written to a Church that had no ability to defend itself and that is a much different set of circumstances today. I can see that 1 of the requirements would be the right motive. It must not be done for selfish ambition and evil intent. It must come from a good Godly desire for future generations to succeed and to have some form of peace. That they … Continue reading Revolutionary Requirements
I can never tell a lie
Moral realism: Defined
The Nicomachean Ethics and Moral Responsibility
In this article, R. C. Dozier takes a look at Artistole’s view on Ethics. http://rcdozier.blogspot.com/2013/06/aristotle-ethics-and-moral.html Continue reading The Nicomachean Ethics and Moral Responsibility
The Bible and Slavery
Tyler Vela has done a very in-depth look at Biblical Slavery from a Moral and historical perspective. Here are his articles: Slavery and the Bible Part 1 Slavery and the Bible Part 2 Slavery and the Bible Part 3 Exodus … Continue reading The Bible and Slavery
Meta-Ethics introduction
Only punish the innocent!
The position contrary to Inherited Guilt usually operates with the understanding that we are not guilty of Adam’s transgression, but only our own and that we only receive the curse of the fall as a punishment. It seems to me a bit counterintuitive and runs into some problems. Let’s follow the logic: P1. We are punished because we are guilty or because we are innocent. P2. It doesn’t make sense for us to be punished if we are innocent. C. We are punished because we are guilty. P1. Moral Agents are punished if they are guilty or if they are … Continue reading Only punish the innocent!
Original sin is unjust?
Steve Hays in his “I’m glad you asked” blog series deals with common objections to the Christian faith. Here’s his response to those who attack original sin. http://triablogue.blogspot.com.br/2004/04/im-glad-you-asked-7.html?m=1 “Original Sin I suppose most folks have an intuitive resistance to original sin. It seems unfair. Yet what, exactly, is it that prompts this instinctive reaction? There is a difference between being blamed for doing some I didn’t do, and being blamed for something I didn’t do. The former is unjust because it is untrue. But the latter is subtler. When men rankle under the dogma of original sin, I doubt that … Continue reading Original sin is unjust?
The fetal position podcast
Here’s a good podcast on the issue of abortion. http://thefetalposition.com/ Continue reading The fetal position podcast
The Council 
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