I learned many things over the semester from the Kingdom Ethics class, but the thing that stands out the most to me is how they contrast the difference between base convictions, principles, and rules. Base convictions are like core values, and for Kingdom Ethics they are based solely off of God's character. Example: God is love, God only does good, or God values all life. These base convictions govern our principle. For instance since God is love, then we also should have loving all people as one of our principles. And if God values all life, then we too must hold life a sacred. Out of our principles come our rules. Example: If we value all life, then we must oppose murder on any level as it destroys life. Understanding the relationship between base convictions, principles, and rules has made me more aware of the choices I make and the reasons I make them.
Reading this book has assisted me in being able to fully articulate what I believe about ethics and why.
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