3 reasons for Christians to start questionng their faith

[The Grand Nudger]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utilitarianism
"Utilitarianism is a theory in normative ethics holding that the proper course of action is the one that maximizes utility, specifically defined as maximizing happiness and reducing suffering."

You do realize that utilitarianism doesn't actually allow for the killing of anyone.....right? This objection was raised in 1850-fucking 2, and easily dismissed.....enjoy
http://www.iep.utm.edu/mill-eth/

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To sum it up for those who don't want to wade thru..

"In “Whewell on Moral Philosophy” (1852), Mill rejects an objection raised by one of his most competent philosophical adversaries. Whewell claimed that utilitarianism permits murder and other crimes in particular circumstances and is therefore incompatible with our considered moral judgments."

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"Thus, a general rule that would allow to “remove men who are a cause of no good” would be worse than a general rule that does not allow such acts. People should follow the rule not to kill other humans because the general observance of this rule tends to promote the happiness of all."

Of course, utilitarianism has been moving on since then...changing here and there - but this particular objection and response has not had to be changed or re-iterated........

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