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Mere Fidelity

Casuistry

May 7, 2024
Delve into casuistry, a complex method for ethical reasoning. Explore its historical significance in Catholic and Protestant traditions. Discuss the practical application in pastoral situations within the church. Contrast casuistry with legalism and emphasize the importance of improving reasoning skills for pastors. Highlight the need for specialized training in moral distinctions and the role of moral theology in counseling within churches.
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Quick takeaways

  • Casuistry provides specific counsel in ethical dilemmas, balancing narrative and principle-based ethics.
  • Pastors should prioritize training in moral psychology and casuistry to enhance congregants' ethical decision-making skills.

Deep dives

Understanding Kazustree in Ethics and Casuistry

Kazustree, a technical term for reasoning about the world and ethics, is discussed in this episode. The importance of disciplined casuistry in moral reasoning is highlighted as a way to provide specific counsel and guidance to navigate ethical dilemmas. The lack of this ministry is seen as a drawback leading to simplistic moral discourse without depth.

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