the mind and the spirit. When using drugs there is a high possibility that it will lead to an addiction where the person becomes dependant on them and this in turn leads to imprudence. This statement is proved by the fifth of the five precepts “I undertake the precept to refrain from intoxicating drinks and drugs which lead to carelessness.” As well as Buddhists‚ Roman Catholics oppose the use of drugs because it is believed that ones body received from God- the Holy Spirit and God are working and
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deductive and consequentialist theory of ethics. It begins with the 5 primary precepts from which the secondary precepts are derived and can be used to apply to everyday life. As one of the primary precepts is ‘Reproduction’ the secondary precepts derived from this are ‘Do not abort’ and ‘Do not use contraception’ as these will both inhibit having children and achieving our purpose as humans. Another primary precept that could be used to offer a view against abortion is ‘Defend the Innocent.’ Foetuses
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Natural Law can be traced back into the Ancient Greek and Roman worlds. In Sophocles’ play ’Antigone’‚ Natural Law is very apparent throughout and the writings of the Greek Philosopher; Aristotle. In his works - ’Nicomachean Ethics’ - he wrote; "The natural is that which is everywhere‚ is equally valid‚ and depends not upon being or not being received...that which is natural is unchangeable‚ and has the same power everywhere.’ The Ancient Stoics emphasised the importance of Logos‚ or rationality
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| Cultural Relativism - Neilsen questions the unchanging nature of Primary Precepts in Natural Law‚ using Cultural Relativism. Gareth Moore argues our nature is a product of culture and society. | Double Effect - gets around problems of conflicting secondary precepts. | Double Effect - brings in consequentialism through the back door. You are allowed to do some terrible things because of double effect‚ and at other times
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‘Explain Natural Law Theory’! (25 marks)! ! Natural Law is an ethical system based on the view that humans have asset of natural inclinations that‚ if followed‚ will lead to the perfection of our being. Natural Law has its roots in Greek and Roman philosophy and is traditionally associated with the work of Aristotle. The Bible taught Aquinas that God had created the universe with order and purpose. Having discovered this thought scripture‚ Aquinas developed these ideas. His explanation of how Natural
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MONKS’ PRECEPTS LAY PERSON’S GUIDE Venerable Dhammavuddho Thero Namo Tassa Bhagavoto Arahato Samma Sambuddhassa INTRODUCTION It has been more than 2500 years since the Buddha walked on this earth. We are fortunate that his teachings are still available to guide us. There is only one taeching of the Buddha‚ and that is found in the earliest Sutta-Vinaya. In AN 4.180 ‚ the Buddha taught the great authorities. He advised that teachings which conform to the earliest Sutta-Vinaya can be accepted
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because all of them have precepts that Dellaportas 2 are useful to society. All the different religions promote obedience to the law and require their followers to be good and just. He believes that even if there was no God these ideas can still help society function correctly. Montesquieu also criticizes numerous aspects of established religion and shows that he sees it as useless and so he responds to it with indifference. He feels God’s precepts are of the greatest importance
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Natural Law is a Theory that says that there is an existence of a law that is set by nature and applies everywhere because it is ingrained within our beings and can be discovered through the human ability to reason. Natural law is: Universal‚ unchanging and constant – these are all qualities which clearly show that it is an absolute theory. " There will not be one law at Rome and another at Athens " - - Cicero It is accessible through the natural order of the world – through observation of its
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Sacred Text: Torah Moral Living Points: Mishpat (justice)‚ tzedakah (righteousness)‚ hesed (kindness)‚ rahamim (compassion)‚ Golden Rule Buddhism: Sacred Text: Tripitaka‚ Mahayahna Sutras‚ Tibetan book of the dead Moral Living Points: Five Precepts‚ which prohibit killing (including animals)‚ stealing‚ illicit sexual relations‚ wrong speech (including gossiping)‚ and drugs or alcohol. Refrain taking food at inappropriate times‚ abstain from dancing‚ singing‚ music‚ and entertainments
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job to serve her month of temple duty. Hundreds of non-royal women are known to have served as priests‚ or hmt-ntjr‚ in the cults of goddesses like Hathor and Neith. In the Old Kingdom women also served as prophets in the cults of the gods Thoth and Ptah. Wives of kings were also often priestesses in the Hathor cult. The title priestess of Hathor remained a common one for women into the Middle Kingdom. Some priestesses of Hathor bore the title of Mrt‚ which is a title for women attested from earliest
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