Philosophers & Human Nature
This philosopher believed humans were naturally good, but civilization corrupted them.
Jean Jacques Rousseau
This is defined as an utterance, deed, or desire contrary to the eternal law.
Sin
Catholic doctrine views creation as God’s deliberate act of this.
Love
John Donne stated, "Any man's death diminishes me," as every man is a piece of the continent, not an __________.
Island
These are attitudes, mindsets, and practices that guide us to leading a morally good life.
The Virtues
He famously believed that without government, human lives would be "nasty, brutish and short".
Thomas Hobbes
This type of sin is considered "grave" because it breaks or destroys our relationship with God.
Mortal Sin
This key factor, besides the ability to reason, makes humans unique compared to animals.
Free (or Free Will/Ability to choose)
Maturity comes through working with others, dialogue, and a sense of this, according to Jean Vanier’s Principles.
Belonging
Also known as courage or perseverance, this Cardinal Virtue confronts fear, uncertainty, or intimidation.
Fortitude
These two Greek philosophers believed human nature was more or less unchangeable by childhood.
Plato and Aristotle
Selfishness and anger are examples of this lesser sin that harms our relationship with God but does not destroy it.
Venial Sin
This biblical truth about humans states that we are a mixture of earth and this divine element.
Divine Breath
Jean Vanier’s fifth principle states we need to find meaning in life and choose to constantly move toward this.
Connectedness
Defined as a selfless, unconditional love towards one’s neighbours and God, often translated as "agape".
Charity
The Church teaches we are created good, in the image of God, but we are also given this power to choose positive or sinful actions.
Free Will
This third necessary condition, along with a serious act and full knowledge, must be met for a sin to be considered mortal.
Full Consent of the Will
Christian Anthropology Principle #3 states that to be human is to be essentially good, despite the capacity for this.
Disorder (and Sin)
The sources identify this specific legal practice as the most brutal or worst possible punishment we can inflict on someone.
Solitary Confinement
This sin against the virtue of Hope is defined as a failure to see that reaching heaven is difficult.
Presumption
The philosophical field defined as the study of humans, cultures, and their development.
Anthropology
Wrath, Pride, and Gluttony are three of the seven types of these.
Deadly Sins
This trait of humanity means we can think about the impact of our actions, make our own choices, and are held responsible for them.
Rational and Free
Cain famously asked the Lord this question after murdering his brother Abel.
Am I my brother's keeper?
This Cardinal Virtue, also called wisdom, is the ability to make rational and moral decisions and judge a situation intellectually.
Prudence