Sentence examples for tests of conscience from inspiring English sources

The issue of probabilism became important in the 17th century, when social and cultural developments, such as banking, came into conflict with traditional moral precepts, resulting in many difficult tests of conscience.

But there is still a test of conscience at the heart of the story.

In one story, a tree on a bus fails a test of conscience involving a pregnant elephant and a cockroach.

For Mr. Grijalva, who spent the Vietnam era protesting -- he was drafted, he said, but did not pass a military physical examination -- the resolution provided his first real test of conscience since joining Congress.

With the Legislature's regular session scheduled to end on June 20, the fate of the gay rights bill poses a test of conscience for the state G.O.P. and for Mr. Bruno personally.

Were he to testify, his editors said, he could no longer cover the issue, so he devised his own test of conscience, telling prosecutors he would testify only if it would make the difference between conviction and exoneration.

ARAB writers picked for the Qaddafi or Mubarak prizes in literature have faced an awkward test of conscience, and the scorn of their peers if they take the bait.

It also brings an important test of conscience for all members of the House who, in one way or another, have previously expressed support for Shays-Meehan, the bill that seeks to diminish the influence of soft money in American politics.

Rather than a test of conscience, the drama is one of dueling egos, with dialogue that quickly becomes monotonous ("Let me speak" and "Don't interrupt me").

Make an examination of conscience.

If you want to, print out an Examination of Conscience.