theory is based on only one absolute law‚ which when applied properly‚ handles every situation. Fletcher posits his situational absolutism with its one law for everything by saying we must enter every situation with only one moral weapon—the law of agape love. According to Fletcher‚ Jesus summed up the Mosaic law and the Ten Commandments in one word—love. Therefore‚ there are no commandments which may not be broken in some situation for love’s sake. Every law is breakable by love. Situation Ethics
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in the town and even the court are starting to believe that she is lying. When given the chance she takes all of Reverend Parris’ money and is suspected of getting on a ship and leaving. “Excellency‚ I think they be aboard a ship? Danforth stands agape. My daughter tells me how she heard them speaking of ships last week‚ and tonight I discover my-my strongbox is broke into.” (1265) There is no possible way that Abigail could have lived a full life after running away. Any normal person would have
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Judith beheading Holofernes 1. Painted by the Italian artist Caravaggio‚ in 1598 around the 16th century. During the art movement of Baroque period. 2. It is a history painting 3. The media: Oil on canvas / The method: The lighting in this painting is dramatic‚ as though a single flame is illuminating the entire scene‚ causing the shadows to recede far into the background and the highlights to protrude outwards. This is most evident in the red curtain behind Holofernes. The techniques:
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consequentialism through the back door. You are allowed to do some terrible things because of double effect‚ and at other times you can’t do really helpful things. | Instinctive - Natural Law’s rules are in line with our instincts and intuitions. | Agape - Jesus was opposed to legalism‚ and broke rules in order to do the most loving thing. | Virtues - Focuses on human virtues and excellence – the cardinal virtues of prudence‚ justice‚ temperance‚ fortitude‚ and theological virtues of faith‚ hope
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society. Although necrophilia is an act which has been an act perpetrated from early civilization it does not make it right and I disagree with this statement. The word necrophilia is actually derived from the Greek words: nekros meaning "dead" and philia meaning "love". Firstly necrophilia is defined as being an obsessive fascination with death or corpses. However it’s now more commonly recognized as an attraction to‚ or having sexual relations with‚ the deceased. The act itself was practiced in many
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Categorization of Friendship In this essay I will be discussing Aristotle’s different types of friendship. “By friendship (philia) Aristotle typically means the mutually acknowledged and reciprocal relation of good will and affection that exists among individuals who share an interest in each other on the basis of virtue‚ pleasure and utility.” (Sherman‚ 1987) In my opinion Aristotle’s friendship of virtue is the most respectful relationship of every mankind. I will first explain Aristotle’s
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Lady Gaga Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (/ˈstɛfəniː dʒʌrməˈnɑːtə/; born March 28‚ 1986)‚ better known by her stage name Lady Gaga‚ is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City‚ she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to focus on her musical career. She began performing in the rock music scene of Manhattan’s Lower East Side‚ and was signed with Streamline Records
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The Life of Michelangelo Michelangelo Buonarroti was a brilliant Italian artist from the 15th century. Author Ascanio Condivi wrote an interesting biography called The Life of Michelangelo‚ which talks about Michelangelo’s journey through life. Michelangelo came from a noble family‚ the counts of Canossa‚ who are from a part of Reggio‚ Italy. Michelangelo’s father realized at a young age that his son was brilliant. He wanted his son to study in the field of letter so he sent Michelangelo to an upscale
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After reading the threads of your classmates from last week‚ glean ideas from their experiences and write up a simple outline of what you think would be the best approach to premarital counseling (cite at least 3 of your classmates). Engage your classmates and the professor on this. Ask questions and get clarification. Consider the Hawkins text on Strengthening Marital Intimacy. How should cultivating intimacy be a part of this premarital approach? After reading several of my classmate’s posts from
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Ethics and morality are synonymous terms‚ both meaning customs in their original languages‚ Greek and Latin respectively. However‚ the Greek term "ethics" also implies character as opposed to its Latin counterpart referring to social customs. Ethike is descended from ethikos which‚ in turn from ethos which means character or nature. Ethos is the fundamental and distinctive characteristic of a group within its social context or period of time‚ typically expressed in its attitudes‚ habits or beliefs
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