Passages: The Dangers of Moral Relativism

Presented by Marianne Jennings: The actions always seem justified – “It’s not lying if you have a good reason.” “It’s not stealing if they owed you money anyway.” “It’s just this one time.” “The rules are not always right.” We make our decisions based on circumstances, not ethical principles. Circumstances, emotions, pressures, and often personal concerns dictate our choices. But there are consequences to flexible ethical standards – for everyone. A look at the pervasiveness of circumstantial ethics, their costs, and how to avoid their either/or tug.