5: St. Augustine Flashcards
What does “Imago Dei” mean in relation to the human person?
A) Made in the image of God
B) Born of flesh and blood
C) Created in isolation
D) A reflection of nature
A) Made in the image of God
How does St. Augustine describe the nature of God?
A) As a singular entity
B) As a trinity of persons in one nature
C) As an abstract concept
D) As a distant creator
B) As a trinity of persons in one nature
According to Augustine, what is the primary reason for one’s existence?
A) Knowledge
B) Power
C) Love
D) Wealth
C) Love
What does Augustine say about evil?
A) It is an existing reality
B) It is a deprivation of good
C) It is a natural part of life
D) It comes from ignorance
B) It is a deprivation of good
What is the societal dimension of man, according to Augustine?
A) Man is an individual
B) Man is inherently selfish
C) Man bears a societal dimension
D) Man is self-sufficient
C) Man bears a societal dimension
What does St. Augustine believe about the concept of free will?
A) It is limited by society
B) It does not exist
C) It allows for choosing good or evil
D) It is irrelevant to happiness
C) It allows for choosing good or evil
What term does Augustine use for a society that loves God?
A) Civitas Mundi
B) Civitas Dei
C) Civitas Humanitas
D) Civitas Terra
B) Civitas Dei
What leads man away from God’s grace, according to Augustine?
A) Knowledge
B) Ignorance
C) Pride
D) Wealth
C) Pride
What does Augustine say about passions?
A) They are always bad
B) They can be good but may become bad if misused
C) They should be suppressed
D) They are irrelevant
B) They can be good but may become bad if misused
According to Augustine, where can true happiness be found?
A) In earthly possessions
B) In social status
C) By submitting to the Divine Order
D) In personal achievements
C) By submitting to the Divine Order
What does Augustine believe about the nature of man’s desires?
A) They are always aligned with God
B) They are inherently sinful
C) They can lead to disordered love
D) They are not important
C) They can lead to disordered love
How does Augustine define the turning towards God?
A) As an enforced act
B) As a voluntary act
C) As a mandatory requirement
D) As an instinctual response
B) As a voluntary act
What is the result of turning away from God, according to Augustine?
A) Enlightenment
B) Virtue
C) Evil or sin
D) Harmony
C) Evil or sin
What does Augustine say about human completeness?
A) Man is self-sufficient
B) Man is incomplete and seeks love
C) Man needs no one
D) Man is fully complete on his own
B) Man is incomplete and seeks love
What does Augustine argue about knowledge of the ultimate good?
A) Everyone knows it
B) Some may not be aware of it
C) It is irrelevant to life
D) It is easily forgotten
B) Some may not be aware of it
