Ethics Chapter 2

A theodicy is an argument that seeks to discredit belief in a deity.

Which amendment of the US Constitution proclaims religious liberty?

The idea of ahisma was originally developed by Aristotle.

Which approach is aimed at finding common ground between world religions and cultural traditions?

According to the "divine command" theory of ethics, certain actions are right because God wills them for us. We therefore have a duty to find out exactly what God wills and distinguish it from what is merely a fallible human wish or interpretation of what God's will might be.

In which society did tolerance and pluralism originate?

Secular ethics are only for atheists.

The Golden Rule is followed by most of the world's major religions.

Value pluralism argues that there are multiple and conflicting goods in the world, which cannot be reduced to some other good.

The paradox of toleration is no longer relevant to today's global culture.

The Divine Command Theory states that certain actions are sins, based on their moral and ethical value.

According to Habermas, fundamentalism is incongruous with democratic society.

Which thinker did not promote civil disobedience as a method for protesting and reforming law systems?

John Locke believed in toleration of religious dissenters.