3 models of religion and morality

Cards (5)

  • Independence
    A view that religion and morality are independent to one and other, (morality does not stem from religion)
  • Dependence
    A view that morality is dependent and stems from religion (A theonomous view of religion and morality)
  • Theonomous ethics
    A christian ethical view that perceives morality to be dependent and stem from Religion
  • Autonomous ethics
    A view that morality is defined by an individuals own moral guide, it is independent of religion and is subjective - one autonomusly decides their own morality
  • Heteronomous
    A view that morality is defined by an external force/influence to an individual, it is not defined by the individual