Christian Ethics Quotes

"Do not commit murder"-when does life begin? is abortion murder?"Children are a gift from the Lord"-we should be grateful for this gift from God "You saw me before I was born"-God knows and connects with us before we are born"He sets the time for birth and the time for death"-it is not for us to decide when someone dies"So God created human beings, making them to be like himself"-humans are made in God's image so we should respect each other"Happy are those who are merciful to others"-we should relieve suffering whenever possible"Clothe yourself with compassion"-we should help those who are suffering in any way we can

In favour/supports abortion or euthanasia

Condemns abortion or euthanasia

"You saw me before I was born"-does God connect with embryos being tested?"Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a real blessing"-we don't have a right to children "You must clothe yourself with compassion, kindness"-be compassionate towards others and help them"Do not commit murder"-when does life begin etc."Everything that happens in this world happens at the time God chooses"-God makes people infertile because they have a different calling"Artificial Insemination is gravely immoral"-Catechism of the RC church"Love your neighbour as yourself"-understand other's misfortune and strive to help them"Go forth and multiply"-God wants us to procreate, it is our duty

in favour of/supports use of medical technology

condemns the use of medical technology

"You shall not commit adultery"-committing adultery goes against the 10 commandments and God's law"Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit"-our bodies have been crafted by God, we must show them respect"Flee from sexual immorality"-being promiscuous is a sin"Avoid every kind of evil"-drugs, alcohol and tobacco can all be seen as evil to be avoided"Do not get drunk on wine"-drinking is acceptable but do not abuse it"Go forth and multiply"-it is our duty to procreate "Help to carry one another's burdens, and in this way you will obey the law of Christ"-we should help those who are addicted etc. instead of punish them

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all of these quotes support the Christian ideas of being faithful in relationships, and treating your body with respect

"A man who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against his wife."-remarriage is adultery"what God has joined together, let no man separate"-marriage is a sacrament, and mere mortals cannot break it "respect your father and your mother"-basic Christian principles"from one man he made all the nations"-everyone originates from the same place "love your neighbour as you love yourself"-basic Christian principles"there is neither Jew nor Gentile, slave nor free, male or female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus"-everyone is equal in God's eyes

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all of these quotes emphasise the core Christian values of equality, justice and respect

"Lord, you have made so many things!"-everything was made by God, so we should respect it "God looked at everything he had made, and he was very pleased"-God loves his creations and is proud of them"Then the Lord God placed the man in the Garden of Eden to cultivate and guard it"-God has entrusted us to maintain his world"If any one of you has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in you?"-we, as privileged people with money, need to help the needy"let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth"-actions speak louder and words and we have to give money and actually help people

The Right to life

the use of Medical technology

personal responsibility

social responsibility

global concerns