An introduction to Christian ethics

Human beings are a combination of different characteristics. Sexuality is one of these characteristics.

Most Christians believe marriage is an important part of life. Attitudes to remarriage after divorce vary within and between religious traditions.

Christians believe the Church should be a model of family life, but opinions differ on the ideal family model.

Christians believe that sin is a part of human nature, we all have the potential to commit a crime and criminals should be treated justly. However, there is disagreement on what justice means.

Abortion and euthanasia are contentious issues in society.

Modern fertility treatments are not mentioned in the Bible. How should Christians today respond to the issue of infertility?

Christians must deal with the modern issues of prejudice, discrimination, poverty and injustice.

The Bible does not give Christians a clear answer about whether war is permitted or not.