Christian Ethics: Options and Issues

Geisler's work is divided into two parts: a survey of the different positions (including a defense of his own, graded absolutism) and a treatment of different issues in ethical reasoning.

Here is Geisler's own position, Graded Absolutism:

Explained:

(1) There are higher and lower moral laws.

(2) There are unavoidable moral conflicts

(3) No guilt is imputed for the unavoidable.

Illustrated:

(4) Love for God is more important than love for man.

(5) Obey God over Government

(6) Mercy over veracity (Nazis at the door).