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Practical Theology

Olivet Nazarene University

2012

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Ethics As Relational, Kevin Twain Lowery Jan 2012

Ethics As Relational, Kevin Twain Lowery

Faculty Scholarship – Theology

This essay explores the relational nature of ethics. Rather than envision ethics as an abstract set of rules, goals, virtues, etc., we should understand ethics as part of the process of establishing and fostering relationships both with God and with others. Consequently, promoting the well-being and happiness of others is a central part of ethics.