Vocabulary
Define moral relativism.
The belief that there is no absolute/universal truth or moral law.
The belief morality/truth is subject to each person.
Effect of a Venial Sin on the Soul
It slowly eats away at our soul and forms bad habits.
Three Options for Solving Moral Questions With no Objective Truth
Mob rule, agree to disagree, or fight so strongest physically wins
Vincible vs. Invincible Ignorance
vincible - able to overcome, still your fault
invincible - not conquerable, not your fault/lessens your fault
Why did Mary and Joseph go to Bethlehem?
A census
Define moral act.
An act that requires knowledge and will that is between good and evil (or two goods).
What is the first principle of ethics?
The Four Last Things
Heaven, Hell, Death/Judgement, and Purgatory
Moral Sin vs. Venial Sin
Moral - deals with grave matter and separates us from God/cuts us off from him, constitutes eternal punishment
Venial - deals with not grave matters/sins committed out of ignorance, eats away at soul, constitutes temporal punishment
What were the three gifts brought by the Wise Men?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
Define Magisterium.
The Church's teaching authority to infallibly guide her members on matters of faith and morals.
What is the end purpose of Moral Law?
Happiness and life in Heaven with God/perfect joy.
Three Criteria for a Mortal Sin
Full knowledge it's wrong and mortal, grave matter, and freely chosen
Oath vs. Law
Oath - to a person with God as a witness
Vow - to God with a person as a witness
Which direction (north, south, west, or east) did the Wise Men see the star?
East
Define conscience.
Our ability to use knowledge/judgement to judge the morality of a particular act.
Purpose of Purgatory
It purges us of temporal punishment caused by venial sins. It makes us clean to meet God in Heaven.
Three Conditions for a Human Law to be Deemed Just
Just in ends, just in author, and proper form
Objective vs. Subjective Truth
subjective - up to the person, relative
Which animals were actually present at the birth of Jesus?
The Bible does not mention any animals.
Define synderesis.
The natural law that God put in all of our hearts.
Four Effects of Original Sin
Concupiscence, death, clouded/weakened will, and disordered passions.
5 Inclinations Common to All Man
Seek good, seek truth, self preservation, live in community, and preservation of species.
Lukewarmness vs. Indifference
lukewarmness - lackluster fulfillment of faith
indifference - lack of commitment in exercising faith
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