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Fundamental Option and Integral Intersubjectivity Moral theology is the study of human conduct – how Christians ought to live (Smith, n.d. and Saker, 2004). In order for us to make moral decision it is important that we understand the concepts of fundamental option and integral subjectivity. This paper will define these key theological concepts and provide examples to further emphasise the importance of these principles. The concept of fundamental option refers to the basic human choice we make as to whether we freely commit ourselves to live in union with others and God or whether we choose to live in union with one self alone (Sparks, 1996; Torraco, n.d. and Saker, 2004). Fundamental option determines the general orientation of one’s life (Torraco, n.d. and Saker, 2004). Fundamental option may also be referred to as a ‘life stance’ because it expresses who we truly are before God and our fellow humans (Saker, 2003). It is a choice of who we are at the very core of our being (Saker, 2003). Theologians believe that all are born with a fundamental option towards others and God. This means that the fundamental direction of our lives is devoted to loving and serving others – to be in a relationship with o