Q2 Situation Ethics is weak because it gives the decision-makers no real guidance about what they should do.” Assess this view. (15 marks) Fletcher overestimates the value of being free from rules and the constant decision making processes which this forces humans into: 'If it were the case that agape could always be fairly and accurately dealt out, then laws would be redundant. As it is there are no such guarantees, and so degree of law is necessary for human survival.' In light of Agape, Fletcher says everyone should be free to make own decisions. Situation ethics may also seem weak due to it being anarchistic, it leads to uncertainty, there is a benefit in rules and Fletcher removes uncertainty about decision making; and how he can reduce 10 commandments to just one. With situation no one knows what to do: 'The law has several vital functions, which we would be ill advised to do away with: it clarifies experience; it is the means by which society determines what a reasonable life is; it defines crime and it protects society. However, Fletcher simply says that people are more important than rules, and sometimes people's welfare must be put above legalistic priorities. Fletcher states that, 'the situationist enters into every decision making situation fully armed with the ethical maxims of his community and heritage.' This means that other rules are meant to complement the ultimate rule of agape - love. Situation ethics can be also be viewed as a strength when making moral decisions, one should consult tradition and be prepared to set it aside for the sake of agape love. If Jesus acted as a situationist then surely Christians should follow his example. As well as the fact that situation