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Hey guys/girls.
As an assignment in my Ethics class, I'm supposed to conduct a survey type thing. There are 7 questions and I'd really appreciate anyone who would take the time to write down your opinion on these 7 ethical issues. It shouldn't take long, and it may spark some additional debate as well, which is always interesting. Anyways, here they are. You can respond in this thread, or if you prefer, you could PM me.
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1. What are your views regarding sex outside of marriage?
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I'm all for it, the more the merrier. Actually, I strongly believe that marriage is a lifetime commitment, we know some fail, and its a tragedy. However I believe that people give up on the concept of a lifetime of commitment too easily in the day of down the street quicky divorces. I think if you swear to be true whether its civic or church based your obligated not to go out and cheat, no matter how un appealing your mate becomes. If you can't have sex with your mate then get divorced, wait until the divorce is finalized and go rut your weaselly brains out. but don't cheat on marriage for want of a physical desire.
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2. What are your views regarding homosexual or lesbian relationships?
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Don't care, love is love and we're all deserving of it, just don't parade it in front of me or flaunt your sexuality. I don't feel the need to do it because I'm adjusted and confident in my choice of partners, act the same.
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3. Wht are your views on abortion?
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Personally I don't like it, I believe that life is a gift and you have no right to take it away. In terms of medical required (Birth could cause death) abortions I'm fine with it. What I have a problem with is people using it as a method of birth control. If you don't want a kid use birth control, or better yet don't do it. Or carry the kid to term and make it a gift for someone who can't have but want kids.
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4. Do you believe in moral absolutes (ie: that there are some things that are always right or wrong regardless of culture or religion)?
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If you believe in moral absolutes society can never progress, there has to be some flexibility in your outlook on life. However you always do have to have some moral boundries that you will never cross.
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5. What, in your view, is the purpose of life?
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Live, experience and Learn. Pass those lessons to the next generation coming in.
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6. What is your view of the Bible and what role should it play in our lives?
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I've read the bible, I've also read the Book of Morman, the Qu'oran, and even the Statanic bible. Does it shape my life choices, not really. But for some of my friends who have been in trouble its been a great source of inspiration, however I believe that you can't live your life strictly by the scriptures (See section on Moral absolutes). Saying that I've gotten some pretty good insights from various books with in the bible (ie The book of Job)
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7. Do you go to church? If so, how often?
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Honestly I used to be quite devote and used to go to church regularly as did my parents. But I stopped believing in church as an absolute when our priest was too busy to baptise my younger brother due to another church activity, and he died. Because of the unbending will of the church he wasn't buried in the church graveyard. I go maybe three times a year, Easter, Midnight Mass on Christmas and to the occassional wedding, but I don't believe that the Church truly represents the will of god when it comes to sanctification and worship.
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Thats it. Again, I'd really appreciate anyone who would help me out and answer these questions.
Thanks.
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