Compatible

• Jesus' actions are utilitarian because he judges people by how they respond to the needy

  like a utilitarian, Jesus acts situationally
• Both DCT and Bentham's theory are naturalist
• Bentham's principle of utility reflects how decisions are based on each unique situation which parallels with the flexibility of situation ethics
• The hedonic calculus act as guidelines which parallel with NML's primary and secondary precepts
• Application to animals - similar views e/g stewardship
• Both Bentham's theory and situation ethics are teleological