Situation ethics is a relativist moral theory developed by Joseph Fletcher in 1963 based on the idea that the morality of an action depends on the situation rather than any fixed rules. It is inspired by Jesus' message of love (agape) as described in the Bible. Fletcher argued morality should be flexible and consider the outcomes and consequences of actions, placing primary importance on love. Situation ethics evaluates actions based on four working principles: pragmatism, relativism, positivism rooted in Christian love, and personalism putting people before rules. It distinguishes itself from both legalism, which relies on rigid rules, and anti-nomianism, which rejects all moral restraints. While situation ethics emphasizes love and flexibility, critics