Category: Situation Ethics

When ethicists arbitrarily define who is a “person”, history has shown they do so arbitrarily, leading to many atrocities. Four are examined in the article: American Slavery, the Holocaust, Abortion and Infanticide.

The concept of “necessity outweighs precept” is shown to be absurd in its application. It ultimately makes righteousness based on one’s perception of what is “necessary”, rather than on a precept of God. God’s absolute standard becomes a joke. His commandments are reduced to mere suggestions, and anarchy and confusion reign. Paul stated in 1 Corinthians 14:33, “For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.” Jesus did not teach situation ethics in Matthew 12. His defense of the disciples stands as a testament to His sovereignty, and His complete accord with and regard for His Father’s will.