Question 1
5 out of 5 points
According to the reading, “natural rights” are:
Selected
Answer:
Laws that are morally binding on all people and reflect the purpose for
which we exist.
Correct
Answer:
Laws that are morally binding on all people and reflect the purpose for
which we exist.
Question 2
5 out of 5 points
The book Christian Ethics uses the term “Christian Realism” to refer to which of the
following views:
Selected
Answer:
The view that some violence is permissible for Christians if it meets
certain specific criteria.
Correct
Answer:
The view that some violence is permissible for Christians if it meets
certain specific criteria.
Question 3
5 out of 5 points
What was special about the ring of Gyges?
Selected Answer:
It had the power to make the wearer invisible.
Correct Answer:
It had the power to make the wearer invisible.
Question 4
5 out of 5 points
Which ancient philosopher recounted the story of the Ring of Gyges:
Selected Answer:
Plato
Correct Answer:
Plato
Question 5
5 out of 5 points
What is given in Christian Ethics as a major reason for Christian denominations turning
away from supporting the death penalty?
Selected
Answer: The suspicion of unequal justice between races and between income
strata when taken to court.
Correct
Answer: The suspicion of unequal justice between races and between income
strata when taken to court.
Question 6
5 out of 5 points
According to Christian Ethics, which costs the tax payers more, having a convict spend life
in prison or having a convict executed?
Selected Answer:
Execution.
Correct Answer:
Execution.
Question 7
5 out of 5 points
Pacifism is:
Selected Answer:
The view that renounces all violence.
Correct Answer:
The view that renounces all violence.
Question 8
5 out of 5 points
Christian Ethics says that the principle of the Golden Rule is so strong that it leaves no room
for Christian to argue for what in the criminal justice system?
Selected Answer:
Retribution.
Correct Answer:
Retribution.
Question 9
5 out of 5 points
What is the problem with the “Just War” criteria that is pointed out by the authors of
Christian Ethics?
Selected Answer:
Each group that uses the just war criteria is judge of its own case.
Correct Answer:
Each group that uses the just war criteria is judge of its own case.
Question 10
5 out of 5 points
The central position of Natural Law Ethics is:
Selected
Answer:
The fundamental principles of ethical conduct are rationally discernible in
human nature and the natural world.
Correct
Answer:
The fundamental principles of ethical conduct are rationally discernible in
human nature and the natural world.
