Definitions of Freedom
This type of definition is non-religious
Secular Freedom
The ability to choose between right and wrong
Free Will
Catholics believe all people are created in the image of whom?
God
Strong ______ can make good decisions harder.
Emotions
This law teaches people to do good and avoid evil.
Natural Law
Freedom is described as the absence of what?
Coercion, constraint, or necessity
Free will is important because it allows people to do this
Take responsibility for their actions
Freedom is considered a basic part of what human quality?
Human dignity
Society can do this, making moral choices harder.
influence or pressure people negatively
These are rules like valuing life and respecting others.
Moral Absolutes
This type of freedom is about being free from interference
Negative Freedom
Making responsible choices means making what type of choices?
Moral Choices
Freedom must be used especially in these areas.
Moral and religious matters
Not being taught right from wrong is called this.
Inadequate moral education
This set of commandments guides moral behaviour.
10 Commandments
This type of freedom is about having the ability to achieve your potential
Positive Freedom
Free will is central in religion because humans are made in whose image?
God
True freedom involves doing what, according to Catholic teaching?
Choosing what is good/right?
A habit of doing wrong affects what ability?
Making good decisions
Whose teachings help guide moral decisions?
Jesus
Freedom includes making choices without being controlled by this.
External power or domination
Without free will, people could not be judged for this.
Their actions (good or bad)
Catholic teaching says freedom comes with this obligation to others.
respect and responsibility
Lack of understanding in this area affects decisions.
Responsibility
This principle says a good outcome does NOT justify bad actions.
"The end does not justify the means"