Moral Dilemmas: An Introduction to Christian Ethics

How can we make decisions that are consistent with our basic values? We must first J. Philip Wogaman says identify basic moral presumptions that can guide our thought as we face moral dilemmas. These basic moral presumptions include equality grace the value of human life the unity of humankind preferential claims for the poor and marginalized and the goodness of creation. The burden of proof he argues must be borne by decisions that are contrary to such presumptions. He pulls into the conversation difficult ethical issues such as divorce sexuality abortion political choices economic justice affirmative action homosexuality nuclear disarmament economic globalization global warming international security environmental policies and military power. In the process he provides a smart and helpful guide to Christian ethical behavior.