DECISION MAKING

DECISION MAKING

1. MORAL DECISION MAKING

   • EUTHYPHRO DILEMMA
     • A discussion recorded by Plato between Socrates and Euthyphro
       • "Is something good because God commands it or does God command only things which are good?"
         • Discusses whether Socrates is right in saying morality is independent of God

2. RELIGIOUS DECISION MAKING

   • FOUNDERS
     • Jesus can provide an example to follow
   • TEXTS
     • The Bible can provide moral lessons
   • TEACHERS
     • Ministers can give services with moral messages
   • EXPERIENCE
     • A prayer can be put to God giving guidance
   • CONSCIENCE
     • A feeling inside us that people say is a gift from God
   • LEADERS
     • The Pope will give lessons to follow

3. NON RELIGIOUS DECISION MAKING

   • CONSCIENCE
     • People believe this has naturally developed over thousands of years and it should be followed
   • LAWS
     • The laws of the land are a way to tell right from wrong
   • PARENTS
     • Following traditions of family is used by people to tell what is right and wrong
   • CONSEQUENCES
     • What's best for that person or the major may influence decisions