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Questions tagged [ethics]

A branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior. Use this tag for questions which focus on the STANDARD rather than application of the standard to situations. Use this tag for integration of Christian theology to ethics. Use the "morality" tag instead for questions focusing on the APPLICATION.

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Is "the ends justify the means" compatible with Christianity?

This cliche is usually quoted in the context of "the ends don't justify the means", but in practice most folks seem to live as if the ends did justify the means even if the means involved sin. However sometimes people cannot see clearly what is sin…
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Why is it usually easier to do things the wrong or unethical way than to do things the right way?

Jenny Thompson generalized this question from another that I asked earlier, so I thought I'd ask it here. I have a few suggested answers on this: (But they're probably all wrong) Some people have more brain power (frontal lobes) than others (but…
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Contractual agreements that conflict with Christian belief

The above include the use of online platforms, employment contracts, and other official documents. When signing up to use online platforms the user is required to agree to a set of terms which includes an agreement not to do anything illegal. Since…
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What is the basis of Christian belief that criminals should be punished on Earth?

Do Christians believe that criminals should be punished on Earth by state authorities? If so, why are they not satisfied with the promised divine punishment in afterlife?
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is piracy always a sin no matter what you download?

is piracy always a sin ? i have games from old consoles and emulators of arcade and console many of these games are not avaliable anymore but on internet so if i download music games programs am i sinning ? is sharing content a piracy act and a sin…
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Is it morally okay to donate potentially tainted goods?

I am a computer person and have a bunch of USBs that could potentially have traces of network malware. The malware has not really done much to my work / daily routines but it has taught me that at some point I had network malware that could…
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Is it allowed to do bad things for a good reason?

Generally speaking, doing know sins for a good reason is allowed? You suspect your brother is doing something wrong with his free time on the internet and you want to protect him, so, when he is out of the house you go to his computer and browse the…
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