[2] Spirituality of Truth Flashcards

1
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Spirituality is our search for that _____.

A

real thing

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2
Q

True spirituality is anchored on THE TRUTH of ______.

A

WHO GOD IS

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3
Q

“The light of God’s face shines in all its beauty on the ______
of Jesus Christ.” Veritatis Splendor, 2

A

countenance

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4
Q

In a relativist society, there are no
_______, no ________.

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standards, permanent moral values

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5
Q

TRUTH is as fluid as
the changing of an
individual’s _____ or _______.

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mind or preferences.

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6
Q

Relativism is a belief that there are no such things as ______ or _______.

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permanent or universal truths.

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7
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belief that there are no such things as permanent or universal truths.

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Relativism

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8
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Relativism: All truths, whether in matters of _____ or _____, are dependent on the individual, on popular opinion, on society, on culture, etc. but never on an
objective basis such as the Word of God.

A

doctrine or morality

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9
Q

Relativism: All truths, whether in matters of doctrine or morality, are dependent on the _______, on _______, on _____, on culture, etc. but never on an objective basis such as the Word of God.

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individual, popular opinion, society, culture

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All truths, whether in matters of doctrine or morality, are dependent on the individual, on popular opinion, on society, on culture, etc. but never on an ______ such as the Word of God.

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objective basis

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All truths, whether in matters of doctrine or morality, are dependent on the individual, on popular opinion, on society, on culture, etc. but never on an objective basis such as the ________.

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Word of God.

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12
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RELATIVISM: All opinions are _____ and ____, even if they contradict each other.

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true and valid

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13
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As such, in a relativist society, there are no _______, no ______

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standards, permanent moral values.

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14
Q

One who is not a relativist is labelled as ________, or _________, or
_________.

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FUNDAMENTALIST, ARROGANT, INTOLERANT

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15
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2 Types of relativism

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  1. Relativism in Faith, 2. Relativism in Morals, 3. Practical Relativism
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16
Q

What type of relativism is this? There is no absolute truth in faith or religion

A

Relativism in Faith

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17
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2 Example of Relativism in Faith:

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Religious Indifferentism and Cafeteria Catholicism

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18
Q

What type of Relativism in Faith: One religion is just as good as another. Christ is just among many.

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Religious Indifferentism

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19
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What type of Relativism in Faith: - We are free to choose which Church teachings are we going to accept as true and follow while abandoning those that does not suit our taste or preference.

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Cafeteria Catholicism

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20
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What type of relativism is this? There is no absolute right and wrong. The logical consequence of relativism in faith.

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Relativism in Morals

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21
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What types of relativism is this? If all beliefs are true, then all actions are good

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Relativism in Morals

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22
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2 Examples of Relativism in Morals

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Practical Atheism and Utilitarianism & Hedonism

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23
Q

What example of Relativism in Morals is this: Indifference towards faith and the question of
God.

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Practical Atheism

24
Q

What example of Relativism in Morals is this: “The ________ of those who say they are Christian but live as if God does not exist is a greater threat than actual atheism. – Pope
Benedict XVI

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Practical Atheism

25
Q

What example of Relativism in Morals is this: What is useful is good. What is pleasurable is good.

A

Utilitarianism & Hedonism

26
Q

What example of Relativism in Morals is this: moral norms“The end does not justify the means.”

A

Utilitarianism & Hedonism

27
Q

Relativism in Morals
“While the Church insists on the
existence of objective ______
which are VALID FOR EVERYONE…
there are those in our culture who
portray this teaching as UNJUST, that is, as opposed to basic human rights”

A

moral norms

28
Q

Relativism in Morals
“While the Church insists on the
existence of objective moral norms
which are VALID FOR EVERYONE…
there are those in our culture who
portray this teaching as ______, that
is, as opposed to basic human
rights.” Evangelii Gaudium, 64

A

UNJUST

29
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30
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Type of Relativism: A form of moral relativism that is self-centered, self-indulgent, & grounded on convenience & material security

Example:
a. a lifestyle where one accumulates and hoards wealth and
power at all costs

A

Practical Relativism

31
Q

Practical Relativism is a form of _____ relativism that is self-centered, self-indulgent, & grounded on convenience
& material security

A

moral

32
Q

What is the The reason behind the lack of
sense of mission among Christians

A

Practical Relativism

33
Q

Without God, if I say BEING TRUTHFUL IS GOOD, I only mean

A

“I like being truthful”

34
Q

Without God, if I say STEALING IS EVIL, I only mean

A

“I don’t like stealing”

35
Q

LIFE

BECAUSE TRUTH SHOULD BE A WAY
OF ____.

A

LIFE

36
Q

“If we don’t look for truth, we are
guided by other interests, or fears,
or the pressure of the crowd, of the
media, of power, of self-comfort,
and we are not free, we are _____”

A

slaves

37
Q

spirituality of truth is (3)

A

Universal,Objective,Transcultural

38
Q

the same at all places and
at all times

A

Universal

39
Q

discovered and not made,
not what I think or believe

A

Objective

40
Q

It is the same for all
people

A

Transcultural

41
Q

How does the Gospel lead us to the rediscovery of truth?

Prcolaiming the truth from the ____ of the Gospel

A

Heart

42
Q

According to St. Thomas Aquinas,Truth is…

A

the equation of mind and thing.

43
Q

A person is logically truthful if his
mind conforms to reality

A

LOGICAL TRUTHFULNESS

44
Q

A person is morally truthful if his words/actions conform to what is in his mind

A

MORAL TRUTHFULNESS

45
Q

insofar persons correspond to how the Creator imagined them even before they were made

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ONTOLOGICAL TRUTH

46
Q

Verifying the truth (Logical, Moral,Ontological)

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Logical

47
Q

Verifying the truth (Logical, Moral,Ontological)

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Living out the truth

47
Q

Actualizing the truth of who I
am, whose I am, for whom I am. Verifying the truth (Logical, Moral,Ontological)

A

Ontological

48
Q

Became incarnate in the
person of Jesus Christ

A

Truth-VEritas (Latin)

49
Q

In fact, it is only in the
mystery of the Word
incarnate that light is
shed on the mystery of
man.” (GS, 22)

A

Truth

50
Q

“For in him were created all
things in heaven and on earth,
the visible and the invisible,
whether thrones or dominions
or principalities or powers; all
things were created through
him and for him. He is before all
things, and in him all things
hold together.” (Colossians 1:16-17)

A

Ontological Truth

51
Q

The ultimate purpose behind the transmission of truth is _______. Mt. 28:29

A

SALVATION

52
Q

For truth to be conveyed effectively, requires a ________ for the audience, learn their language, be immersed in their realities.

A

genuine love

53
Q

Not to _____ with doctrines but to concentrate in the proclamation of what their situation necessitates, simple enough to be understood by all without losing its depth and richness.

A

saturate

54
Q

To be a Christian
means to be firmly
convinced that
there is no other
way, there are no
other truths, but
________.

A

Jesus the Son of God.