[2] Spirituality of Truth Flashcards
Spirituality is our search for that _____.
real thing
True spirituality is anchored on THE TRUTH of ______.
WHO GOD IS
“The light of God’s face shines in all its beauty on the ______
of Jesus Christ.” Veritatis Splendor, 2
countenance
In a relativist society, there are no
_______, no ________.
standards, permanent moral values
TRUTH is as fluid as
the changing of an
individual’s _____ or _______.
mind or preferences.
Relativism is a belief that there are no such things as ______ or _______.
permanent or universal truths.
belief that there are no such things as permanent or universal truths.
Relativism
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.
doctrine or morality
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.
individual, popular opinion, society, culture
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.
objective basis
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 ________.
Word of God.
RELATIVISM: All opinions are _____ and ____, even if they contradict each other.
true and valid
As such, in a relativist society, there are no _______, no ______
standards, permanent moral values.
One who is not a relativist is labelled as ________, or _________, or
_________.
FUNDAMENTALIST, ARROGANT, INTOLERANT
2 Types of relativism
- Relativism in Faith, 2. Relativism in Morals, 3. Practical Relativism
What type of relativism is this? There is no absolute truth in faith or religion
Relativism in Faith
2 Example of Relativism in Faith:
Religious Indifferentism and Cafeteria Catholicism
What type of Relativism in Faith: One religion is just as good as another. Christ is just among many.
Religious Indifferentism
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.
Cafeteria Catholicism
What type of relativism is this? There is no absolute right and wrong. The logical consequence of relativism in faith.
Relativism in Morals
What types of relativism is this? If all beliefs are true, then all actions are good
Relativism in Morals
2 Examples of Relativism in Morals
Practical Atheism and Utilitarianism & Hedonism