Moral Dilemmas: An Introduction to Christian Ethics

How can we make decisions that are consistent with our basic values? We must first, J. Philip Wogaman says, identify basic moral presumptions that can guide our thought as we face moral dilemmas. These basic moral presumptions include equality, grace, the value of human life, the unity of humankind, preferential claims for the poor and marginalized, and the goodness of creation. The burden of proof, he argues, must be borne by decisions that are contrary to such presumptions. He pulls into the conversation difficult ethical issues such as divorce, sexuality, abortion, political choices, economic justice, affirmative action, homosexuality, nuclear disarmament, economic globalization, global warming, international security, environmental policies, and military power. In the process, he provides a smart and helpful guide to Christian ethical behavior.

Author: J. Philip Wogaman
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 03/02/2009
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 8.56h x 5.50w x 0.54d
ISBN: 9780664233167

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 03/01/2009 pg. 74
Choice 07/01/2009
Foreword 02/14/2009

About the Author
Wogaman, J. Philip: - J. Philip Wogaman is former Senior Minister at Foundry United Methodist Church in Washington, D.C. and former Professor of Christian Ethics at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. Wogaman is a past president of the Society of Christian Ethics of the United States and Canada and the author of several books on Christian ethics.