The Christian Origin of the Notion of “Person”
In Christian belief, God is a union of three persons.State the three persons.
1. Father
2. Son
3. Holy Spirit
True or False?
The moral and ethical choices we make in life increases our character.
True
True or False?
When you have a character trait of being angry towards others, you will be seen as a kind person.
FALSE
True or False?
Not everyone is made of God’s image, therefore we are made by and for love.
FALSE
What are habits and what do they do?
Our habits shape who we are through our repeated actions, and we learn new skills that shape our nature. Our habits define our tastes and abilities.
Hypostasis is a Greek word for what?
This Greek word for “person”.
True or False?
One meaning of “person” came to be an individual who bears rights and responsibilities.
TRUE
Give an example of a repeated action that can be fixed
Group must state an example that is a repeated action that becomes a habit. (Ex. Putting your bag in one spot everyday)
Who illustrated the 'Vitruvian Man' in 1490?
Leonardo Da Vinci
What does the word "person" signify/mean?
The word “person” means outpouring love towards one another due to love unifying the Trinity.
True or False?
Being nice only when you’re in a good mood is an example of a repeated action that can be fixed?
False: It’s repeated, but it doesn’t become part of your character because it depends on how you feel.
How long does it take to start a habit?
21-30 days
Fill in the blank:
To be a person is to be one of a kind, to be autonomous. To be a person is to be ________ and to _________.
conscious, act
“How does a person’s character influence the way they make decisions and interpret the world?”
The choices you make day after day are often the product of what you believe and value, and the habits you have formed over the years.
The moral principles you learn also help to make up your character.
Your character determines what you see, how you interpret what you see, and how you respond to what you see.
What is the first sentence of Paul Ricoeur's idea on habits?
“A habit is possible because the living person has the admirable power of changing himself through his acts."