Moral Dilemma

 

You get a phone call from a friend telling you about an interesting article in Magazine XYZ which you should read.

Whilst at the supermarket, you know they have a large selection of magazines and newspapers, you pick up the magazine, read the article, and put the magazine back on the shelf.

IS THAT STEALING?

Later on, just by the fruits and vegetables counter, you see a notice saying "NO SAMPLING" to stop people eating grapes and other small fruits.

Now, have you changed your mind? Is reading an article on a magazine and not buying it stealing or not?

I once read War and Peace and Crime and Punishment by just visiting a bookshop daily and reading a few pages.

Life's Dilemmas

 

There are times in life when we are all faced with dilemmas and have to make a decision that may affect us or others. But which are the correct decisions? What would you do in these circumstances?

You're in a park and you see the spouse of your best friend in an amorous embrace with a stranger. It is obvious they are cheating on their marriage. What do you do? Do you tell your best friend what you've witnessed and that their spouse is unfaithful? Do you keep what you saw a secret? 

The priest has noticed that one of the church helpers is stealing from the collection plate. He confronts him, and the helper confesses and repents profusely. The priest consequently learns that this helper has applied for a job at Bishop's House working for the Bishop. What should the priest do? Tell his boss of the potential problem, or keep quiet?

What if the Bishop asks the priest for a character reference?

You are on a cruise ship enjoying a holiday. A passenger falls off the ship into the water and shouts for help. Should you video the event with your cell-phone or take photos with a good SLR camera with automatic telephoto lens?