Christian Ethics, Formal Axiology, and Human Development
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https://doi.org/10.67945/jfa.v9i.146Keywords:
Christian ethics, axiological anthropology, sanctification, formal axiologyAbstract
In this paper, I will apply the formal patterns of Formal Axiology to the main teachings of Jesus, in order to draft an Axiological Christian Ethics applicable to human development processes, where our choices define our destiny, either for good or ill. I first explain the basics of Axiological Anthropology and review the concepts of “personality,” “the axiological structure of personality,” and “the harmonious development of personality” in light of Formal Axiology (Carrasco, 2001). Then I describe my proposal regarding Axiological Christian Ethics, in which Jesus is the axiological model for the Christian human growth process called “sanctification.” For this purpose, I use the ideas of Rem B. Edwards regarding the holistic process of sanctification (Edwards, 2012), based on a concept of the “Good Christian” abstracted from the most significant teachings of Jesus and the Apostles. This involves using the three axiological dimensions to promote the harmonious development of Christian personality. Finally, I develop an axiological analysis of conversion to Christianity and the following growth processes of people who have experienced disharmonious development. I conclude by applying Axiological Christian Ethics to family counseling.References
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