In all its diversity, Lutheran ethics places a pronounced emphasis on the universal aspects of theological ethics. This article argues that due to the increasing pluralization of many societies in recent decades, however, it is becoming more and more relevant to develop the particular aspects of theological ethics in the Lutheran tradition. Holding together both the universal and particular aspects of theological ethics constitutes a position of relevance for a pluralistic societal situation. Such a position enables the Christian church to maintain its distinctiveness and, at the same time, to be engaged in dialogue with other positions. In this way, the church will at once stand for a tradition-determined distinctiveness and be engaged in a tradition-transcending dialogue. Consequently, this position is characterized by both distinctiveness and openness.

路德教会的伦理学在其所有多样性中都特别强调了神学伦理学的普遍性。本文认为，由于近几十年来许多社会的日益多元化，发展路德传统中神学伦理学的特定方面变得越来越重要。将神学伦理学的普遍和特殊方面结合起来，就构成了与多元社会状况相关的地位。这种立场使基督教教会能够保持其独特性，并同时与其他立场进行对话。这样，教会将立即代表传统所确定的独特性，并参与超越传统的对话。所以，