Briefly describe a strong counterargument to your own position and respond to it.

First, choose an issue in applied ethics that greatly interests you. You may choose any of the following topics covered in the assigned readings from our Biblical Ethics textbook: Abortion; Biomedical Issues (IVF, Stem Cell Research, etc.); Capital Punishment; Church-State Relations; Economics; Environment; Euthanasia; Just War; LGBTQ Issues; Marriage & Family; Healthcare; Political Engagement; Poverty; Racism and Race Issues; Sexual Ethics
Second, based on the ethical theory you defended in DB 2, formulate an ethical application on this specific issue in a 500-600 word thread. You are expected to use both textbooks as well as outside academic sources to support your analysis and argument. As you write your thread, consider the following steps:
If you are a Christian, formulate an application to this issue based on a Christian ethical theory. If you are not a Christian, you may formulate an application based on whatever ethical theory you think is strongest (i.e. the theory you defended in DB 2).
Briefly describe a strong counterargument to your own position and respond to it. For now, keep it brief (no more than one paragraph). In the Capstone Essay, you will have more room to elaborate.
You are expected to cite at least one academic source in your DB threads and replies. These sources would include the course textbooks, books, journal articles, periodicals, and similar publications. Sources such as Wikipedia and online dictionaries do not count as academic sources and should not be used. Biblical references are encouraged, but will not count as an academic source.
Submit your thread by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 5.

HERE IS MY DISCUSSION BOARD 2 POST.
ETHICS
Ethics is a system of values stating behavior that is considered right and wrong in a group of people in an organization. Different ethical theories explain the concept of ethics as a whole, with the Christian ethical theory talking of the religious aspect of the correct and wrong and the virtue aspect talking of the same (Schnitke, et al 2017). The essay talks about the differences in both theories and the similar aspects and concludes by giving a general comparison of the two.
Christian and virtue theories’ main aim is to focus on doing good for humanity. Aristotle argued that when one does good, they shape a right, organized, and peaceful society. The Christian teachings on the same are about being a good neighbor by loving one another and doing to them as you will expect them to do the same to you. The bible teaches Christians the importance of being selfless in helping others too.
Jesus during his ministry, he practiced the virtue of helping others and using the human virtues when communicating and imparting his teachings to the people. The example of a good Samaritan in the bible talks about the virtues needed to live with other people, which Jesus taught in his ministry. His actions were seen in his followers, who used applied the teachings in their ways of life. Aristotle, in his teachings, concludes that each person has an aim in doing life the same way Christians believe that since the time of conception till they die, they have a duty which they are supposed to fulfill in life.
The biblical teachings do not agree on the goal of everyone’s life is happy or ending in happiness. The teachings say that everyone should live following and adhering to the teachings to be granted an eternal life in heaven to glorify God more. The teachings are also comprised of many values and not only the twelve most common ones. These teachings are directed to the people from God, who is a supreme being. Aristotle, in his book, argues that everyone is expected to use their common sense in determining between the good and the bad to protect the vulnerable like the young children and the aged who are not in a capacity to defend themselves. It emphasizes reasoning as a major component in deciding what to do. On the other end, Christian theory is based on revelation as the sinners are dependent on revelation from God to be forgiven.
Virtue theory, on the other end, is not based on godly teachings like the Christian theory. In other words, it is more secular as the virtues are not in any way tied to God’s required moral values. Religious followers like Christians in the Catholic domain prefer to follow the ethical frameworks on nature, which is more centered on God than the latter. Therefore, everyone decides on which ethical approaches to dwelling on, be it Christian or virtues as religion is something optional in a person’s life. In summary, ethics are an important component of life as it helps shape people’s morals. This is because everyone uses the said ethics to reflect on their behavior when living or associating with others.
Reference
Schnitker, S. A., Houltberg, B., Dyrness, W., & Redmond, N. (2017). The virtue of patience, spirituality, and suffering: Integrating lessons from positive psychology, psychology of religion, and Christian theology. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 9(3), 264.

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