Augustine Flashcards
Things missed from the TPE deck
What is Original sin?
The first sin of Adam and Eve
How is Original sin passed on?
It is seminally transmitted (born in a state of sin)
‘Seminally present in the loins of Adam
What would both the death of God and humanity’s friendship and becoming mortal called?
DOUBLE DEATH
How did original sin effect the will?
Akrasia-Divided will, constant battle between cupiditas and caritas with self-love often dominating
What are the 3 main examples Augustine uses to show how original sin effected the will?
-Not wanting to get out of a warm bed
-Erotic dreams
-The fall of the Roman Empire
What is the difference between Catholics view of Concupiscene and Protestants view of Concupiscene?
Catholics-concupiscene causes sin
Protestants-Concupiscene is sin itself
What was human society like Pre-Lapserian?
-Gentle leadership
-friendship between God and Humanity
-no need for politics
What was human society like Post-Lapserian?
-restrictive leadership
-made up of fallen humans who are drawn into the direction of concupiscene
What has post laperserian human society led to?
It has lead to a lack of stability and corrupt human societies e.g sex ,drinks
e.g slavery
What is Earthly Peace?
-What humans strive for and can only be achieved through
-heavenly peace is impossible in this world
What is the City of God?
-perfect peace is found
-Accessible to those who are chosen by God
What is God’s Grace?
God’s generous love that we are underserving of.
It is the only thing that can overcome sin
What is one of the main examples of God’s Grace?
Jesus Sacrifice
Redeemed Humans and paid the price for there sinful nature
What is SUMMUM BOMMON?
The greatest Good that can only be accessed by those chosen by God.
What shows God’s Benevolance?
The Elect
He predestines a limited number of people as the elect.
No one deserved it in the first place.
