Question

“the accumulation of wealth is morally wrong because jesus said, ‘woe to you that are rich’ in luke 6:24.”
to which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement likely appealing?

a.) utilitarianism

b.) kantian deontology

c.) divine command theory

d.) virtue - based ethics

Explanation:

Divine command theory holds that moral right and wrong are determined by the commands of a divine figure. The statement justifies a moral claim solely by referencing a statement attributed to Jesus, a divine figure in Christianity, which aligns perfectly with this ethical framework. Utilitarianism focuses on outcomes/overall good, Kantian deontology on moral duties/rational rules, and virtue-based ethics on character traits, none of which match the appeal to divine authority here.

Answer:

c.) Divine command theory