A02

• Agree

  It is an absolute theory which provides Christians with the knowledge and certainty of rules which can never be broken. (Clear guidelines)

  Simple to follow
• Agree

  Universal theory as it based around human reason which can be used by all people with or without belief in God
• Agree

  Has a degree of flexibility e.g secondary precepts and the doctrine of double effect
• Disagree

  Jesus believed the Pharisees where too legalistic
• Disagree

  Athiests cannot apply NML effectively as need to follow Gods plan for creation
• Agree

  Jesus was not anti-legalist. He taught many things about laws e.g

  • Beatitudes
  • Sermon on the mount
  • encouraged people to follow 10 commandments
• Disagree

  Joesph fletcher opposed 'one size fits all' approach and advocated personalism. Love not law is what guided Jesus