Morality

Question 1

What is morality

Answer 1

Morality is a set of accepted principles, values or rules that help us to distinguish between what is right and what is wrong

Question 2

What is a moral choice

Answer 2

A decision between right and wrong that affects yourself or others

Question 3

What makes a choice a moral choice

Answer 3

It is impactful, involves responsibility, and affects people or relationships

Question 4

What is a moral dilemma

Answer 4

A situation where there is no clear right answer and each option has consequences

Question 5

Why is morality important

Answer 5

It helps people make good decisions, avoid harm, create fairness, and benefit society

Question 6

What does moral responsibility mean

Answer 6

Being accountable for your actions

Question 7

What three things are needed for full moral responsibility

Answer 7

Deliberate action, freedom, and being informed

Question 8

What does deliberate mean

Answer 8

The action was done on purpose

Question 9

What does free mean in moral responsibility

Answer 9

The action was not forced or pressured

Question 10

What does informed mean

Answer 10

Knowing what you are doing and understanding the consequences

Question 11

What is a moral action

Answer 11

Choosing what is right, even if it is difficult

Question 12

What is an immoral action

Answer 12

Choosing what is wrong, knowing it is wrong

Question 13

What does amoral mean

Answer 13

Not knowing the difference between right and wrong

Question 14

What are consequences

Answer 14

The results or outcomes of actions

Question 15

How can consequences differ

Answer 15

They can be positive or negative, and short-term or long-term

Question 16

What are common sources of morality

Answer 16

Family, society, religion, laws, and personal conscience

Question 17

What are Christian sources of moral authority

Answer 17

The Bible, religious leaders, and moral codes

Question 18

How does Christianity guide moral behaviour

Answer 18

Through the life and teachings of Jesus

Question 19

Name some key Christian teachings about morality

Answer 19

Helping others, avoiding harm, love and forgiveness

Question 20

What is the Sermon on the Mount

Answer 20

A collection of Jesus’ teachings about moral behaviour

Question 21

What are parables

Answer 21

Stories told by Jesus that teach moral lessons

Question 22

Give one sentence that summarises morality

Answer 22

Morality is about choosing what is right, taking responsibility for our actions, and considering how our choices affect others

Question 23

What does moral mean

Answer 23

Knowing the difference between right and wrong and choosing right even if it’s difficult

Question 24

What does immoral mean

Answer 24

Knowing the difference between right and wrong and choosing wrong

Question 25

What does amoral mean

Answer 25

Not knowing the difference between right and wrong

Question 26

What’s the difference between religious and non-religious sources of authority

Answer 26

A thing that influences their decision is either religious (sacred text, moral codes etc) or secular (UDHR etc)

Question 27

What is moral vision

Answer 27

- Having a sense between right and wrong - What is meaningful in life, what a person values and what they think is important - It is what makes a person act or behave in a certain way

Question 28

What influences religions moral vision

Answer 28

It is influenced by the scared texts, religious leaders and moral codes

Question 29

How is non-religious moral vision shaped

Answer 29

It is shaped by another belief system e.g. Humanism

Question 30

What is the Golden Rule in Hinduism

Answer 30

Do not do to others what would make you suffer if it were done to you (Mahabharata)

Question 31

What is the Golden Rule in Judaism

Answer 31

What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour (Talmud)

Question 32

What is the Golden Rule in Buddhism

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Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful (Udanavarga)

Question 33

What is the Golden Rule in Christianity

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Do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets (Matthew 7:12)

Question 34

What is the Golden Rule in Islam

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None of you is a believer if you do not desire for your brother that which you desire for yourself (Hadith)

Question 35

What are the three sources of authority in Christianity

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Sacred texts, religious leaders, and moral codes

Question 36

What is the sacred text in Christianity

Answer 36

The Bible

Question 37

What are the two key characteristics of the Christian moral vision

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1. The life of Jesus 2. The teachings of Jesus

Question 38

What parts of Jesus’ life are important to Christians

Answer 38

His life, death, resurrection, and ministry (public ministry)

Question 39

How do Christians learn how to live from Jesus’ life

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By following his example and how he treated others

Question 40

What are parables

Answer 40

Stories Jesus told to teach moral lessons

Question 41

What is a central Christian teaching

Answer 41

The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew)

Question 42

What does the Sermon on the Mount emphasise

Answer 42

Jesus’ moral vision and values

Question 43

What are the most famous teachings in the Sermon on the Mount

Answer 43

The Eight Beatitudes

Question 44

Who do members of the five major world religions look to for guidance

Answer 44

Their religious leaders

Question 45

How do religious leaders become leaders in some traditions

Answer 45

They are elected or ordained

Question 46

What is the main duty of religious leaders

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To act as official leaders of their faith

Question 47

What responsibilities do religious leaders have

Answer 47

Leading their faith and holding ceremonies