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Follow the instructions highlighted at the end of each of the following sections!
Worldview Questions
Read Worldview Question #6 on page 6 of the CPJ, and answer the questions there about the description of ethics.
- How should we live in the world? Are there rules that everyone must follow? Do other individuals account when making decisions? What is a fulfilled life?
In addition, ask yourself this:
- Are ethics necessary to live together, or does freedom mean the ability to do whatever we want (regardless of harm to others or consequences to ourselves)?
- Do you have to value something before you can treat it accordingly (right)?
- Where do ethics/values come from?
- Read Worldview Question #7 on page 6 of the CPJ (It is listed below.), and answer the questions listed there about the description of living in society with recognized rules/law.
How do humans best to live together in the world? Should we have no ruler but simply follow God’s law? Should we have a king? Should materials be owned privately or shared in common?
In addition, ask yourself this:
- What is the rule of law?
- How do rules and laws benefit us?
- Can they ever oppress people?
- Should laws be centered around the “common good?”
- Should we use the Bible as law in society, or is this only for Christians?
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