Summary: Publisher Summary 1 "Thinking about ethics can be dangerous." Markham (theology and ethics, Hartford Seminary/visiting professor, globalization, ethics and Islam, Leeds Metropolitan U., UK) opens his study with this provocative statement. What he means is that a tour of ethical thought from different philosophical and religious perspectives can unleash uncertainties in the "morally serious person." In chapters beginning with a thought exercise or case study, he examines bases of ethical positions from Nietzsche to the Bible and other sacred texts. Ethical dilemmas treated include those of medical ethics, responses to violence, and responsibilities toward the environment. Annotation 漏2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)   Publisher Summary 2 Do Morals Matter?is an accessible and informed guide to contemporary ethical issues that reflects upon the intersection of religion and morality. An informal yet informed guide through the key ethical issues we are facing today, from moral decision making in business and medicine, to the uncertainty of war and terrorism, and the condition of our environment. Reflects on religion's intersection with morality, exploring the challenge of pluralism in major world religions, and the question of Humanism and God's role in ethics. Considers the forecast of future situations that will be affected by today's ethical decisions. Questions what accounts for the variances in ethical beliefs in different cultures, and how we properly reassess our conceptions of ethical standards as new issues arise. Written by the internationally regarded Ian Markham, Dean of Hartford Seminary and author of numerous books on world religions and ethics.