This one moral principle is applicable over various moral frameworks; the Bible, the Quran, and it can likewise be found in the laws of various nations. It is law which can't be broken, as murder is viewed as an immoral act in every one of these frameworks, without regard to the uniqueness of the situation. In utilitarianism, murder can be advocated in a few circumstances. Take for instance a group under the abusive control of a ruler who causes significant torment for the people and would not surrender power despite cruelty and misuse. Assume someone rebels and kills this ruler, in this manner saving the people of this society. In utilitarianism, that person's activity is to be hailed, as long as it achieved the most joy for the greatest number possible. Further, Mill diminishes God to a tactic towards completion of joy. This conflicts with scripture regarding God’s concern about the joy of his creation. God knows the most ideal approach for humankind to be happy. I would contend that it isn't through the ethics of Mill. It is through an authentic connection with God, created by the sacrifice of Jesus, and allowed by the action of the Holy Spirit. It is simply the day by day demonstration of denying desires of the flesh and following the path of Jesus. Pleasures isn't the consent of the lion's share. It isn't equity. It isn't the aversion of agony or suffering. It I my belief that the ultimate joy for the greatest number is achieved by obedience to the will of
This one moral principle is applicable over various moral frameworks; the Bible, the Quran, and it can likewise be found in the laws of various nations. It is law which can't be broken, as murder is viewed as an immoral act in every one of these frameworks, without regard to the uniqueness of the situation. In utilitarianism, murder can be advocated in a few circumstances. Take for instance a group under the abusive control of a ruler who causes significant torment for the people and would not surrender power despite cruelty and misuse. Assume someone rebels and kills this ruler, in this manner saving the people of this society. In utilitarianism, that person's activity is to be hailed, as long as it achieved the most joy for the greatest number possible. Further, Mill diminishes God to a tactic towards completion of joy. This conflicts with scripture regarding God’s concern about the joy of his creation. God knows the most ideal approach for humankind to be happy. I would contend that it isn't through the ethics of Mill. It is through an authentic connection with God, created by the sacrifice of Jesus, and allowed by the action of the Holy Spirit. It is simply the day by day demonstration of denying desires of the flesh and following the path of Jesus. Pleasures isn't the consent of the lion's share. It isn't equity. It isn't the aversion of agony or suffering. It I my belief that the ultimate joy for the greatest number is achieved by obedience to the will of