Moral Dilemmas

An Introduction to Christian Ethics

By Wogaman, J. Philip

Publishers Summary:
How can we make decisions that are consistent with our basic values? We must first, Wogaman says, identify basic moral presumptions that can guide our thought as we face moral dilemmas. These basic moral presumptions include equality, grace, the value of human life, the unity of humankind, preferential claims for the poor and marginalized, and the goodness of creation. The burden of proof, he argues, must be borne by decisions that are contrary to such presumptions.Wogaman then illustrates how moral decision making works on the personal, national, and global levels and in communities of faith. He pulls into the conversation difficult ethical issues such as divorce, sexuality, abortion, political choices, economic justice, affirmative action, homosexuality, nuclear disarmament, economic globalization, global warming, international security, environmental policies, and military power. In the process, he provides a smart and helpful guide to Christian ethical behavior.

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ISBN
978-0-66423-316-7
Publisher
Westminster John Knox


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Reviewed on March 1, 2009

Wogaman (Christian ethics, emeritus, Wesley Theological Seminary; Christian Ethics: A Historical Introduction) adds to the academic literature on moral decision making with a brief and accessible work directed to Christian students. Intending to help readers debate ethical issues and make sound moral judgments in a Christian context, Wogaman proposes that God acts as a value center connecting ethics with...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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