Augustine and Human Nature Flashcards
1
Q
Fall
A
The loss of the innocence of humanity. The moment when Eve and Adam ate the forbidden fruit. The loss of the permanent state of grace that humans enjoyed with God.
2
Q
Grace
A
God’s total, generous love that is given to humans, though we do not deserve it.
3
Q
Optimistic
A
Thinking the best about things.
4
Q
Pessimistic
A
Thinking the worst about things.
5
Q
Original Sin
A
The sin that came into the world at the Fall and characterises human nature.
6
Q
Summum bonum
A
The greatest good.
7
Q
Genesis 3
A
The story of Adam and Eve, the Fall and Original Sin.
