Ethics and Religion (5)

Is religious belief NECESSARY for ethical decisions and/or behavior? Are Atheists as ethical as Christians? Why or why not?

Creating Life to Save Another (4)

Read the case (link in title above) about the Spanish stem cell baby created specifically to save his brother's life. Do you agree with the parent's decision? Why or why not? What are the significant moral considerations in this case? What consideration is decisive for you?

Problem of Good and Evil (8)

Describe the problem of good and evil (including arguments and rebuttals) in your own words. What do you conclude from this?

Politics As Usual (7)

Select 4 US political parties (2 of which must be Democrat and Republican). Compare and contrast the 4 parties' philosophical views that in large part determine party platform and beliefs. Include a brief discussion of how such philosophical differences play a role in the partisanship that occurs during political decision making.

Information on a variety of parties can be found at Project Vote Smart.