Augustine 1.1 Flashcards
The belief that the world is in a cosmic battle between good and evil.
Manicheism
In the image of God
Imago Dei
Easy, comfortable understanding relationship (best of all relationships)
Concordia
Adam and Eve disobeyed God
The Fall
Life before The Fall
Pre-lapsarian World
Life after The Fall
Post-lapsarian World
A meaningful relationship without sexual desire
Platonic friendship/love
The sin all humans are born with as a result of The Fall
Original Sin
We know what is right, but we are pulled towards what is wrong
Divided/Paradoxical Will
The state of mind in which someone goes against their better judgement due to weakness or lack of self-control
Akrasia
Appetites and desire for worldly things including sexual desire
Concupiscence
The love of ones self and selfish needs
Cupiditas
A generous love of others
Caritas
A letter from Paul which Augustine bases his beliefs off of
Letter to the Romans
Deliverance from sin and its consequences
Salvation