Law
Sin
Virtue
Newman
100

Definition?

command of reason ordering people to the common good

100

Definition of temptation?

 an inordinate desire that inclines a person to a bad action

100

Definition?

habitual disposition to do the good

100

What does it mean to repent? (3 things)

  1. Total surrender to God for our own sins and a desire to be a servant  

  2. Return to creatureliness 

  3. Go from servant to friends through God’s redemption (JNIS)

200

What is the common good?

good of a radically different kind because it is an end that can be shared

200

Definition of Sin?

 lack of fidelity (belief) to the fact of God in our lives

200

Virtue is habitual meaning the virtuous act is done how? (3 things)

quickly, easily, and joyfully

200

What does it mean to surrender?

Give yourself up totally and fully to the point you have nothing left.

300

4 types of law

  • Eternal – God’s plan; the order of creation from God

  • Natural – inclination of humanity toward their proper end. Human Nature. Our good. Participation in the eternal law. 

  • Divine – what God has revealed to us about how we should live. Never could discover on our own. 

  • Human – various levels. Common good of nation/state/city. More particular/specific. Doesn’t apply everywhere like natural. 

300

Root of sin

 turning to something else as my source of hope

300

How do you determine the virtuous act?

Virtue is the mean between two extremes

300

Main difference between true christian and one who merely professes christianity?

  1. True christian= faith penetrates the heart so they have a single desire to do God’s will

  2. Merely professing= keep parts of their life from being informed by God 

400

3 Functions of the law

  1. Guides humans to good actions

  2. Compels person to choose good action

  3. Protect people from evil-doers

400
What does it mean to say sin is a denial of creaturliness

Rejects standards/limitations that come with being a created being

400

The two extremes virtue is found between are ________ and ___________

defect and excess

400

What does it mean to say the merely professing Christian compartmentalizes their life?

Keeps God/faith in a separate box that does not come into other parts of their life.

500

How are all 4 laws connected?

Eternal law is God's plan for all of creation. Natural law is God's plan for humanity to achieve their end. Divine law helps humans to act accordingly to achieve their end. Human law, if just, is always in line with divine law.

500

What does it mean to say that sin is a rejection of relationality

Sin is rejecting relationship with God and others. Every human is born into the system of broken relationships. Adam and Eve are an example because they hid from God and covered themselves to hide from eachother.

500

Cowardice ———— __________ ———— Foolhardiness


Cowardice ———— Courage ———— Foolhardiness


500

Is Newman a saint?

yes

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