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Week 2: Religion and Ethics
ETHC445N-60342
11/12/23
Involving moral quandaries in our everyday thoughts and expressions is a complicated
exchange between strict convictions, moral contemplations, and private qualities. In life,
different situations arise which will put people's ethical compass to the test. It will make them
think and consider the lessons learned in life with their standards and beliefs.
Situation 1:
Religion and morals are frequently intertwined because moral standards can be
established by strong convictions. “If religion has such great influence on morality, one may ask,
why the moral decadence beclouding our present-day society where moral values are being
discarded despite the very loud, clear, and sustained preaching by uncountable religious
denominations in virtually every corner of our contemporary society”(Iwuagwu, 2018). In this
case, John's decision to clone himself is influenced by his personal beliefs and ideals, which may
be shaped by his interpretation of religion. Based on John's decision to clone himself, he might
not have strong religious beliefs because most religions want kids to be born into a family with a
mother and father, not just a father.
John could ethically think about adopting a child to fulfill his desire to be a father.
Cloning involves ethically puzzling questions regarding character, cultural impact, and intended
outcomes. An emotivist might express agreement or disagreement based on one's own emotions.
Although others could view John's pursuit of happiness through cloning as encouraging, others
might be concerned about the results of his actions. An ethicist specializing in characteristic
regulation would argue against cloning due to anticipated violations of human dignity or
customs. Cloning ought to have been apparent as an artificial regulation of the regeneration
process. From the perspective of divine order morality, the moral approach would be dependent
on specific, strong beliefs. Given that John's faith emphasizes the sanctity of human creation and
life, cloning may be viewed as going against divine intent. Despite this, perceptions can change.
Situation 2:
Religion often molds moral perspectives, but moral reflections on one's own can often
battle with rigid lessons, as Jane's situation illustrates. “A given intervention is a direct moral
enhancement when it is designed to bring someone’s beliefs, motives, and/or actions in line with
what the enhancer believes are the correct moral beliefs, motives, and/or actions” (Schaefer,
2015). From a moral standpoint, Jane should consider her success and fulfillment, which may
involve coming into her own and being true to herself. Learning about her personality could also
help her loved ones accept and understand her. Emotivism may be a reflection of shifting
emotions. While some could applaud Jane's audacity, others might feel at odds with their rigid
beliefs. Jane's self-expression and sincerity might be supported by a typical regulatory ethicist as
being consistent with her human inclination. This perspective of view could concentrate on
personal fulfillment. Morality in the divine order would depend on the specific, rigorous lessons.
If the religion emphasizes compassion, love, and acceptance, then encouraging Jane to come out
might be following those principles.
Choosing the right course of action in any given circumstance involves carefully
weighing the potential consequences, personal gain, and wider societal effects. Emotivism
highlights the emotional concept of moral judgments and provides insight into the personal
responses that these situations elicit. Regular regulation ethicists argue that these circumstances
raise questions regarding how human instinct and customary requests should be balanced. These
viewpoints offer a succinct analysis of the fundamental principles guiding moral behavior.
Finally, divine order morals offer the concept of ethical limitations in the context of rigorous
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teachings. Strict principles' translation can affect how moral leadership is assessed in each
circumstance.
References
Rachels, J.R. S. (2022). The Elements of Moral Philosophy (10th ed.). McGraw-Hill Higher
Education (US).
Schaefer G. O. (2015). Direct vs. Indirect Moral Enhancement.
Kennedy Institute of Ethics
journal
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25
(3), 261–289.
https://doi.org/10.1353/ken.2015.0016
The relationship between religion and morality - EA Journals. (n.d.).
https://eajournals.org/wp-content/uploads/The-Relationship-between-Religion-and-Morality.pdf