Merriam Webster defines ethics as “the code of good conduct for an individual or group” ("Ethics Synonyms | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus," 2015) and unethical as “not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable” ("Unethical Synonyms, Unethical Antonyms | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus," 2015) In conclusion, it is safe to say that the actions taken by Wheaton College were not unethical at all. First, Wheaton college has set a moral standard for themselves as well as their student body. Second, students at Wheaton college are not pressured to seek an education at this school and thus approve of the standards and are in concurrence with the same. Third, the college did everything they could to keep the negative impact on the student to a
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("Statement of Faith and Educational Purpose | Wheaton," n.d.) He set forth what the college 's standards are. Also, he mentions several Christians believe pillars such as creation vs evolution. Even though he never mentioned contraception in his statement, it remains an implied Christian stance. Provided, the modern birth control was unknown in biblical times the Bible itself remains silent on said matter. Nevertheless, all over in the Bible one can find passages about children and birth as Gods will. ("What does the Bible say about birth control / contraceptives? Should Christians use birth control?," 2015) The interpretation is then, preventing procreation and the bearing of children is against the standard set by a firmly religious organization. However, these standards and stances are completely voluntary to be accepted by each person or not which I will illustrate in my second …show more content…
In an effort to soften the financial hardship on students caused by losing the Wheaton College student health insurance plans henceforth “SHIP, ” the college created a Benevolence Fund ("Student Health Insurance Benevolence Fund | Wheaton," n.d.) “A “benevolence fund,” that is, a monetary reserve kept in order to help those in need. Often, a benevolence fund is used to aid families with unexpected or high medical expenses, victims of natural disasters, the unemployed, the underemployed, and others in similar circumstances.” ("What is benevolence? What is a benevolence fund?," n.d.) The purpose of the fund is to offset costs to replace SHIP with a alike health care plan. To that end, after carefully evaluating each applying pupil’s situation some will receive a tax free
("Statement of Faith and Educational Purpose | Wheaton," n.d.) He set forth what the college 's standards are. Also, he mentions several Christians believe pillars such as creation vs evolution. Even though he never mentioned contraception in his statement, it remains an implied Christian stance. Provided, the modern birth control was unknown in biblical times the Bible itself remains silent on said matter. Nevertheless, all over in the Bible one can find passages about children and birth as Gods will. ("What does the Bible say about birth control / contraceptives? Should Christians use birth control?," 2015) The interpretation is then, preventing procreation and the bearing of children is against the standard set by a firmly religious organization. However, these standards and stances are completely voluntary to be accepted by each person or not which I will illustrate in my second …show more content…
In an effort to soften the financial hardship on students caused by losing the Wheaton College student health insurance plans henceforth “SHIP, ” the college created a Benevolence Fund ("Student Health Insurance Benevolence Fund | Wheaton," n.d.) “A “benevolence fund,” that is, a monetary reserve kept in order to help those in need. Often, a benevolence fund is used to aid families with unexpected or high medical expenses, victims of natural disasters, the unemployed, the underemployed, and others in similar circumstances.” ("What is benevolence? What is a benevolence fund?," n.d.) The purpose of the fund is to offset costs to replace SHIP with a alike health care plan. To that end, after carefully evaluating each applying pupil’s situation some will receive a tax free