Republic of the Philippines City of Olongapo GORDON COLLEGE Olongapo City Sports Complex, East Tapinac, Olongapo City Tel. No. (047) 224-2089 loc. 314 Name: Lu, Ling Ling T. Course/Block: BSA-2A Title: Reason and Impartiality as a Minimum Requirement for Morality. Module No.5 Lesson 2: Reason and Impartiality as a Minimum Requirement for Morality. Activity 2.1 Answer the following problem using the 7 steps Model for Making Moral Decision. 1. You need money for the heart transplant of your brother and your friend offers you money which cost 500,000php in exchange of delivering illegal drugs to a drug lord. What would be your decision? Gather the facts Determine the ethical issues Identify the principles that have a bearing on the case List the alternatives I need to know where did my friend get the 500,000, how much money do I need for my brother’s heart transplant, how much time do I have for my brother to survive, the dangers awaiting for me if I’ll deliver illegal drugs, what kind of drug it is, how heavy that crime for that, and if there’s any other ways I can consider such as if my brother has insurance. The ethical issue here is deciding if I’ll choose delivering illegal drugs for my brother. However, it is against social and my personal morality. Furthermore, If I only have limited time and I have no other ways, my brother’s life is the greatest factor I’m considering. A man must be righteous. He/she must not defy the laws and not cause any danger to anyone. He/she may save his/her brother but those delivered drugs may cause another’s life. His/her actions can become a way for greater evil. Let’s see if my brother has insurance so I won’t have to worry for the bills. I can ask for donations. Maximize the use of social media and any other telecommunications. Republic of the Philippines City of Olongapo GORDON COLLEGE Olongapo City Sports Complex, East Tapinac, Olongapo City Tel. No. (047) 224-2089 loc. 314 Compare alternatives with principles I’ll see if I can borrow money to righteous people. I can work double soon after my brother’s health become more stable. If I have savings then I’ll just use that. The first four I listed as alternatives match with the principles I stated so it’s good to follow. It’s more difficult and requires hard- work but it’ll be all worth it if I can save my brother and maintain my pride and dignity as a human with character and morals. Assess the consequences There’s no opposing alternatives offered, however the first offer before any alternatives is a complete opposite of the latter. If I ever took that action, I might go to prison and cause harm to others; moreover, I might lose my brother too. The consequences of the listed alternatives are: -my brother can have the hope of successful transplant -I might end up having harder life with all the financial problems I might face if I borrow money -I might end up losing opportunity like if I use my savings meant for expenses for me to work abroad or if it’s a saving for my tuition fees. -I can maintain my pride and dignity as a human. Make a decision I’ll choose any of the stated alternatives but if I’m cornered with time and have no other choice, I might lose my brother if I have no money so I might just deliver drugs then face the consequences of my own actions then I’ll help the police to pinpoint the drug lord so I can immediately stop any greater evil I’ve cause. Republic of the Philippines City of Olongapo GORDON COLLEGE Olongapo City Sports Complex, East Tapinac, Olongapo City Tel. No. (047) 224-2089 loc. 314 2. Your father murdered by a criminal and you find that culprit. What will be your decision? Gather the facts Do I have crucial evidences or none? How to testify? What is the juridical process to process? Who’s the criminal regarding social status and personal relationship with my father and me? Reason behind the murder. Determine the ethical issues Emotions can greatly affect one’s own reasoning so we must learn how to control our anger. It’ll be a great ethical issue if you’ll choose to get revenge with your own hand than to rely to justice system. Especially in a case where the criminal is in justice position like a police, attorney, judge or anyone so powerful than you that can easily bribe those who are in positions. Self-revenge is really tempting. “Thou shalt not kill.” (10 commandments) “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will be forgiven.”Luke 6:37 “Do not take revenge my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.” –Romans 12:19 I can forgive but not forget. Just let everything in God’s wrath. I won’t forgive and I won’t forget, but I’ll leave everything to God. I’ll see if it’s possible to sue the culprit without endangering any family member I have so we can have justice for our father. I can plan on punishing him in my own ways in a legal way. Like working to be successful then uncover all his dirty deeds. If I have the evidences and the culprit isn’t that big then I’ll sue him/her. Identify the principles that have a bearing on the case List the alternatives Republic of the Philippines City of Olongapo GORDON COLLEGE Olongapo City Sports Complex, East Tapinac, Olongapo City Tel. No. (047) 224-2089 loc. 314 Compare alternatives with principles Assess the consequences Make a decision Not doing anything that is bad isn’t against the stated principles. However, some of my alternatives are opposed to the principle of Luke 6:37. I can control my anger, but I can’t just forgive and forget specially if I can see that culprit living well. Taking revenge like killing or hurting him will only leave me in bad faith. I can never have my father back and I’ll lose myself in the process. The consequences of my alternatives: -if I successfully sued the culprit then it’s still sad but at least we knew that the culprit is getting the punishment it deserves. -If I can’t sue him due to complicated and unsafe situation and just choose to not forgive but not take revenge, I might not be forgiven since I can’t accept what happened. -If I worked hard just to be big enough to ruin his life in a legal way, I may be satisfied and not face any lawful punishment but I think I might receive punishment to God. I’m not kind so I won’t forgive. The culprit ruined our family. If it’s safe to sue the culprit then I’ll definitely sue him/her, no matter what reason she/he has. I might forgive based on his/her reasons after some time but I’ll not take back my decision on suing the culprit, he/she must be punished. I’ll do everything just for the culprit to get the punishment he/she deserves, of course in legal ways. However, I wouldn’t make this my main reason to be successful instead the remaining family members of mine. Republic of the Philippines City of Olongapo GORDON COLLEGE Olongapo City Sports Complex, East Tapinac, Olongapo City Tel. No. (047) 224-2089 loc. 314 I. Learning Task Answer this CODE questions. Minimum of 5 sentences and maximum of 7 sentences. 5 points each. Courage to be moral requires: Develop and practice self-discipline, keeping yourself to your morals and sustaining your dignity take so much practice as we grow and experience things. Practice is needed to make your morals as your skin that can never be just a cloth that can be stripped off in any situation. Having strong mentally keeps you away from bad influences; it’ll be easier for you to be the person you wanted to be. Draw inspiration from people of great courage, keep your motivation up. Repeatedly do acts that exhibit moral courage and will, make these your habit so you’ll never lose your morals and character in any cases. Avoid deeds that show lack of moral courage and will, focus on your self-growth as an individual with character and moral that can’t be easily shook off. Obligations to honour (What is the right thing to do?) Listen to your conscience. Keep your morals and have the will to breakthrough without losing it. Hold your principles. Don’t be afraid to stand alone, even if everyone’s taking the different path. If your conscience, morals, and principles tell you what feels right then stay there. Just remember that sometimes, right things don’t mean the easy and happy ones. Danger management (What do I need to handle my fear?) Take your time. Don’t force yourself too much but push yourself little by little to conquer your fears. But sometimes, we don’t have to keep conquering it when we can live bravely facing it. As long as you won’t let your fears consume you, as long as it doesn’t drag you down, it’s okay to fear. It’s okay to cry. It’s okay to live with fears, as long as you keep on progressing. That’s so brave of you. Republic of the Philippines City of Olongapo GORDON COLLEGE Olongapo City Sports Complex, East Tapinac, Olongapo City Tel. No. (047) 224-2089 loc. 314 Expression and action (What action do I need to take to maintain my integrity?) Maintain good habits. The person you’re dreaming to be is built in your daily routines. Just keep practicing on not losing your morals and keep the momentum of your will. Avoid deeds that will make you leave your morals. In this way you can be a person who’s unbothered by non-sense opinions, hatespeeches, and unhealthy criticisms. Once you practice, stick with it, in this way your actions and words will remain in good character and you’ll maintain the integrity you have as a person.
