Christian Values

by McDonald, J. Ian H.

• ISBN13: 9780567292827
• ISBN10: 0567292827
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1995-10-01
• Publisher: Bloomsbury T & T Clark

Summary

An exciting introduction to the theory and practice of Christian ethics in the contemporary world.

Author Biography

Ian McDonald is Reader in Christian Ethics and New Testament Studies at the University of Edinburgh.

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction: Thinking About Christian Values
Basic Perspectives	p. 1
Right Action and Relevant Circumstances	p. 1
Consequences and Goal of Action	p. 11
Natural Law	p. 18
The Biblical Ground of Value	p. 27
Personal and Social Values	p. 49
Four Case Studies	p. 50
Moral Attributes, Moral Persons	p. 56
Personal Formation	p. 67
Family Values	p. 75
The Family and Social Value	p. 76
Fractured Families - Broken Children?	p. 86
Vision and Values	p. 101
The Ethics of Sexual Orientation and Preference	p. 105
Human Sexuality and the Church	p. 108
Homosexuality and Ethical Considerations	p. 112
Case study	p. 118
Liturgy as a Pastoral Response	p. 122
Case Study	p. 128
An Ethic of Reconciliation	p. 132
Social Values and Public Policy	p. 133
Introduction: Christian Values and Society	p. 133
Justice and Reconciliation - Six Views on Northern Ireland	p. 145
Caring - The Ethics of Community Care and Development	p. 170
Some Dilemmas in Professional Ethics in the Media	p. 183
Integrity - Disclosure of Life Assurance Commission: a case study in Christian values	p. 200
For Further Reading	p. 223
Index	p. 231
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