(1) Make a list – in single words or simple phrases – of what you recall as the five most important, useful, or meaningful points from the CRE assigned readings, taking particular note of the points I asked you to consider most carefully above. Then rank them in order of most importance to least importance.
1. Common good
2. Virtue
3. Mercy/Compassion
4. Self-sacrifice
5. Hospitality
(2) Summarize these five main points by creating one summary sentence that captures the essence of their meaning. REMEMBER: ONE Sentence that includes ALL of the words you listed above! Be creative and apply critical thinking. Remember, I am not looking for a list of definitions. Don’t lose points!
Virtue is not all about mercy but about self-sacrifice in seeking …show more content…
A connection between the readings is their view on violence. According to Aquinas, he believes in precepts such as “do harm to no one” and “return what is borrowed” (Fasching, DeChant, & Lantigua, 2011). These precepts could be seen throughout the text in ways that one should treat others with respect. The Declaration of Human Rights by the World’s Religions compares to Aquinas theories by Article 5, which states, “No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment…no one shall subject anybody to such treatment”. This shows how widely important the concept is of treating others with regard. Another connection between these readings was the way to treat other individuals. The CRE mentioned one of Jesus’ commands, which was evident throughout the text. It was “love your neighbor as yourself” (Fasching et al., 2011). That is to say, treat others as you would want to be treated. Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the World’s Religions states, “All human beings have the right to be treated as human beings and have the duty to treat everyone as a human being.” This shows how important it is for one to be aware of their actions and to ask oneself, “would I like this if I were in their …show more content…
Keeping others in mind and acting selflessly, such as “welcoming the stranger, clothing the naked, and freeing the oppressed” are all general ways in which someone can improve their ethics, in a global sense (Fasching et al., 2011). Augustine and Kant relate to each other in a way of virtue being a big part of their lives. Kant believed that “virtue is acting in accordance with our duty toward others in spite of our own self-serving inclinations” (Fasching et al., 2011). This means that one should not just think of only oneself, but all humans as well. Augustine believed that having mercy could lead to someone being virtuous, in a way that it serves justice to all. The quest for a global ethic is to be open to everyone, and to treat others as
1. Common good
2. Virtue
3. Mercy/Compassion
4. Self-sacrifice
5. Hospitality
(2) Summarize these five main points by creating one summary sentence that captures the essence of their meaning. REMEMBER: ONE Sentence that includes ALL of the words you listed above! Be creative and apply critical thinking. Remember, I am not looking for a list of definitions. Don’t lose points!
Virtue is not all about mercy but about self-sacrifice in seeking …show more content…
A connection between the readings is their view on violence. According to Aquinas, he believes in precepts such as “do harm to no one” and “return what is borrowed” (Fasching, DeChant, & Lantigua, 2011). These precepts could be seen throughout the text in ways that one should treat others with respect. The Declaration of Human Rights by the World’s Religions compares to Aquinas theories by Article 5, which states, “No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment…no one shall subject anybody to such treatment”. This shows how widely important the concept is of treating others with regard. Another connection between these readings was the way to treat other individuals. The CRE mentioned one of Jesus’ commands, which was evident throughout the text. It was “love your neighbor as yourself” (Fasching et al., 2011). That is to say, treat others as you would want to be treated. Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the World’s Religions states, “All human beings have the right to be treated as human beings and have the duty to treat everyone as a human being.” This shows how important it is for one to be aware of their actions and to ask oneself, “would I like this if I were in their …show more content…
Keeping others in mind and acting selflessly, such as “welcoming the stranger, clothing the naked, and freeing the oppressed” are all general ways in which someone can improve their ethics, in a global sense (Fasching et al., 2011). Augustine and Kant relate to each other in a way of virtue being a big part of their lives. Kant believed that “virtue is acting in accordance with our duty toward others in spite of our own self-serving inclinations” (Fasching et al., 2011). This means that one should not just think of only oneself, but all humans as well. Augustine believed that having mercy could lead to someone being virtuous, in a way that it serves justice to all. The quest for a global ethic is to be open to everyone, and to treat others as