Post by Admin on Oct 3, 2016 20:22:29 GMT
Actions & consequences = the things we do or say which cause something to happen
Civil law = the rules of a country to protect all citizens of that country
Conscience = the ability to judge what is right and wrong not a little voice or a “feeling” but a deep part of our being, can be blunted or sharpened by use
Forgiveness = the ability to stop feeling angry towards someone & move towards reconciliation
Fundamentalism = the view that the beliefs, teachings and especially the sacred text of a particular religion should be taken word foe word or literally
Influence = something that affects our decision
Integrity = being totally honest and upright, able to stand up for what you believe
Judgement = the ability to make a sound decision
Justice = fairness, refers to righting the inequalities in our world
Libertarianism = the view that everyone should be free to do as they choose as long as they don’t interfere with the rights of others
Moral growth = a gradual process moving from childhood-like decision making to adolescence to adulthood
Moral maturity = the ability to make a moral decision taking into account the consequences and effects on others
Moral vision = how we see the world especially issues of right and wrong, very often influenced by religion
Pluralism = the view that groups belonging to different religions can live together and that they can have the freedom to practice without interference
Respect = having a high regard for something and so treating it with consideration and fairness
Sin = the Christian term for doing wrong deliberately & breaking our relationship with others and God
Stewardship = being responsible for caring for all of God’s creation
