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define 'apostasy' 

the act of renouncing one's faith 

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define 'tithe' 

donation of a tenth of one's income to the church or another charitable institution

100

define 'examination of conscience' 

prayerful reflection on one's words, attitudes, and actions in light of the Gospel 

100

Define 'heresy' 

conscience deliberate rejection by a baptized person of a truth of faith 

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Define 'calumny' 

making of false, defamatory statements (slander) 

200

define 'blasphemy' and 'what pantheon are Baal and Asherah from?'

speaking acting or thinking about God, Mary, or the saints in an irreverent/offensive way.

Canaanite 

200

define 'simony' and 'sacred'

buying or selling something spiritual 

quality of being holy, worthy of respect, and reverence 

200

Define 'agnosticism' and 'atheism' 

agnostic: someone who does not know if there is a god 

atheist: someone who denies the existence of God

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define 'detraction' and 'venerate'

unnecessarily revealing somethin about another person that is true but harmful

to show respect and devotion to someone or something 

200

Define "mammon" and "reparation" 

Mammon: an Aramaic word for wealth or property

reparation: making amends for something one did wrong

300

Perjury 

Perpetual Adoration 

sin of lying under oath 

practice of people in active devotion before the sacrament 24/7, 365 days a year

300

Define 'sacrilege' and 'superstition'

an offense against God

attributing to someone or something else a power that belongs to God and relying on such powers

300

Define 'covenant' and 'eschatology' 

fancy word for promise 

branch of Christian theology and teaching concerned with 'last things' 

300

What are the three Theological Virtues? 

faith, hope, and love

300

Define 'Conciliar' and 'Adulation' 

Conciliar: something connected with an official council of the church (normally an ecumenical council, like Vatican II) 

Adulation: Excessive flattery, praise or admiration for another person

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What are a couple ways that we continue to make sacred vows today? 

politicians and judges being sworn into office

defendants in the courtroom swearing in for their testimony 

baptism and confirmation (vow to reject Satan) 

marriage 

holy orders 

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How are the Johannine symbols of light and darkness connected to the Eighth Commandment? 

light --> truth (walking in truth is being in light--> Jesus is the source of light) 

darkness --> lie (walking in lies or illusion is being in darkness) 

400

Explain how honesty is related to integrity and trust. 

honesty --> integrity --> trust 

400

There are Four Cardinal Virtues. Which of these is NOT one of the four cardinal virtues? 

prudence, justice, temperance, and love

love

400

Define 'generative' and 'nuptial' 

something related to the power of producing new life

something related to marriage 

600

What was the original meaning of the first commandment (idolatry)? What are some modern examples? 

to worship false gods/goddesses (like Baal/Asherah). Obsessions with wealth and riches, fame. 

600

What is the Old Testament basis for keeping the Sabbath day holy? Two key reasons. 

1 - on the 7th day God rested 

2 - remember what God did in saving his people from slavery in Egypt 

600

In the Hebrew Bible, we discussed three misunderstandings about sin. Name 2: 

- children punished for sins of the parents 

- do good and good things happen, vice versa 

- punishment for sin is God taking vengeance on us

600

Name the three sins against a person's reputation? 

- detraction (gossip) 

- calumny (slander) 

- rash judgment 

600

There are 6 criteria for Just War, provide 3 and briefly explain

- just cause 

- legitimate authority

- proportionality 

- comparative justice 

- last resort 

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