College Faith #56: A Helpful Model For Making Wise Choices
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May 1, 2025 
Scott Rae, a Christian ethicist and professor at Biola University, shares insights on navigating ethical dilemmas. He explains how to approach issues like unwanted pregnancy and academic integrity using a practical decision-making model. Scott emphasizes the importance of finding common ground in moral discussions and critiques the idea that inner peace is a reliable guide in ethics. The conversation also touches on the challenges of loyalty versus confidentiality in professional settings, offering valuable frameworks for students facing tough choices.
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Four Ways We Judge Morality
- People answer “Who says what is right or wrong?” mainly from four bases: principles, consequences, self-interest, or culture.
- Recognizing these helps understand why ethical conversations often miss common ground.
Foundations of Ethical Decision Making
- Ethical decisions often root in four main bases: principles, consequences, self-interest, and culture.
- Christian ethics uniquely emphasizes God's character and virtues as primary over consequences or culture.
Character Shapes Ethics
- Ethics focus on cultivating moral character more than single decisions.
- Repeated choices shape who we become, aligning character with virtuous habits is key.