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When religion may be an ethical issue.

L A Burton1, M S D Bosek

  • 1Methodist Theological School, Ohio, Delaware, OH, USA.

Journal of Religion and Health
|January 28, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Religion can complicate ethical decision-making. This study proposes viewing religious values as "principled narratives" and offers seven guidelines for navigating religion in ethics consultations.

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Area of Science:

  • Bioethics
  • Philosophy of Religion

Background:

  • Religion significantly influences American society and individual values.
  • Religious beliefs can present challenges within ethical frameworks and consultations.
  • Existing approaches may not fully address the complexities of religious claims in ethics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how religious values can complicate ethical processes.
  • To propose a framework for understanding religious values as "principled narratives."
  • To provide practical guidelines for ethics consultations involving religious considerations.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of religious values as principles versus narratives.
  • Development of a "principled narrative" approach.
  • Exploration of evaluation methods for religious claims in ethics.
  • Formulation of practical guidelines.

Main Results:

  • Religious values can be categorized as either principles or narratives.
  • A "principled narrative" model offers a structured way to analyze religious claims.
  • Seven distinct guidelines are proposed for managing religion in ethics consultations.

Conclusions:

  • The "principled narrative" approach provides a valuable lens for ethical analysis.
  • Effective strategies are needed to integrate religious perspectives into ethical decision-making.
  • The proposed guidelines can enhance the process of ethics consultations.
Keywords:
Professional Patient RelationshipReligious Approach

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