Formation of Conscience:- A Moral Theological Problem: A Study in the Context of Karl Heinz Peschke's Christian Ethics

Since the middle of the 20th Century, discussion about conscience has gained more prominence in theology. It is becoming increasingly clear that conscience plays a very important role both in our lives as Christians and in our lives as members of a given community. It is not uncommon to hear people often say: «I acted according to my conscience», «my conscience is my guide»; «my conscience does not accuse me.» If conscience is to perform the function of a leader and a guide, then it must be...