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Samuel Johnson
18th century English author ant lexicographer
Morality
Conjure up of various reactions from ppl.
Special kind of knowing of what ought to be done.
Who claimed morality is the theory that every human act must be either right or wrong and that 99% of them are wrong.
American satirist HL Mencken
What is the traditional definition of morality.
The science of what humans ought to do by reason of who they are.
What are the three main sources of knowledge in Catholic morality.
Human reason, human experience, and divine revelation.
Morality hinges on what?
On a correct view of human person.
What are the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit?
Wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.
What are a few fruits of the Holy Spirit?
Self-control, charity, peace, joy, kindness
Magisterium
The official teaching authority of the church
In what ways can we respond to God?
Intelligence and freedom, help of the Holy Spirit, support of the church, help of the magisterium, and help with Jesus Christ
The church is what
A mother and a teacher
Who do Catholics believe are the authentic teachers in the church?
The pope and the bishops
Who enables us to respond to God and live good lives
Holy spirit
Living a more life allows us to do what?
Allows Holy Spirit to work and us, strengthens our friendship with the Lord, attracts other people to God and faith, and makes us people of integrity.
