utilitarianism compatible with religious approach to moral decision making

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ethics (Utilitarianism works with religious moral decisions) Flashcards on utilitarianism compatible with religious approach to moral decision making, created by samjstone76 on 11/05/2014.
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why was Jesus death seen as fulfilling the principle of utility? died to give others eternal happiness
why would christians and act utilitarianists agree on an issue such as divorce? if one married partner commits adultery it would less painful for the other partner and their children if they got a divorce.
why would a utilitarian say their goal of happiness links with christianity? because some say that religion is based on making people so that they develop a relationship with God
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