Ethical Traditions, Part 2

Question 1: Discuss Biblical comments on justice.

Answer 1: Many Christians consider the Bible to be the last word when it comes to justice. The Ten Commandments are often regarded as being the definitive moral and legal code. They are enumerated in Genesis chapter 20 and contain the best known of the Bible's criminal prohibitions. This simple legal code outlaws basic legal and moral crimes, such as murder, theft, adultery, lying, and so on. But the Ten Commandments are not the only restrictions that God gave to the Hebrews. He also passed down a complex system of prohibitions that covered everything from sexual practices to diet, with a particular focus on religious observance.In terms of progression of treatment of justice, the Bible codifies a complex moral system, delineating appropriate penalties for transgression—a system of justice. Its New Testament, conversely, deals with justice in terms of repentance, faith, and grace. The focus switches from a human system with recognizable punishment to a system in which faith and state of the heart are more important than punishing actions.Such a regard for justice can cut across all human categories, including race and gender. Unfortunately, a majority of these laws are no longer taken seriously by many people.

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Question 2: Discuss The Golden Rule.

Answer 2: “Do unto others, as you would have them do to you.”The Golden Rule is found in the New Testament, Luke 6:31. Members of numerous cultures and religions subscribe to the basics of this meaningful and virtuous comment written by Luke, one of Jesus’ disciples. It is respected by many traditions and philosophies; the Golden Rule possesses tremendous moral authority and reveals a profound unity underlying the diversity of human experience. The Golden Rule also emphasizes values of mutuality, interdependence, and reciprocity.Variations of the Golden Rule are found in these world religions: Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, and Hindu. Change would be obvious and welcome in the world if every person incorporated the basics of the Golden Rule into everyday life.

Question 3: Discuss the Biblical books of law.

Answer 3: The first five books of the Bible, beginning in the Old Testament are said to have been revealed to Moses by God Himself. They also comprise the five books of the Torah, the Hebrew Bible. Below are names of the books, both in English and Hebrew, with translation from the Hebrew word.Genesis – Bereishis- translated: “In the beginning” Exodus – Shemot – translated: “Names” Leviticus – Vayikra – translated: “And He Called” Numbers – Bamidbar – translated: In the Desert” Deuteronomy – Devarim – translated: “Discourses, Things”The Torah contains the complete system of Biblical law, called commandments, as well as a historical description of what came to be known as Judaism.Genesis is the story of creation and early man. Exodus, the story of Moses leading Israelites from Egypt, where Moses receives Ten Commandments and laws for the Israelites. Leviticus is instructions concerning use of the just constructed Tabernacle. Numbers includes many laws in the narratives. The final book, Deuteronomy, includes three sermons by Moses, giving laws to Israelites, and concludes with his death.

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