Augustine and Human Nature

Question 1

how did the fall affect humankind’s relationship with god?

Answer 1

it ruined it

Question 2

what was jesus’ death on the cross seen as?

Answer 2

a sacrifice, paying the price of sin

Question 3

original sin caused:

Answer 3

double death

Question 4

what is double death?

Answer 4

1: the realtionship with humans and god ruined
2: mortal state of humans

Question 5

how is original sin transmitted?

Answer 5

through sex

Question 6

why is every child born in sin?

Answer 6

every sexual act is tainted by concupiscence

Question 7

is anyone truly good?

Answer 7

no, although we might appear virtuous

Question 8

what does the presence of original sin cause?

Answer 8

human selfishness
lack of free will
lack of stability and corruption in society

Question 9

can humans overcome original sin?

Answer 9

reason cannot overcome the punishments of the fall

sin is involuntary

Question 10

what is the best state humans can strive for?

Answer 10

earthly peace

Question 11

when can summum bonnum be achieved?

Answer 11

only with god’s grace

Question 12

what is god’s grace understood as?

Answer 12

god’s love and mercy
capable of transforming human will so that it obeys god
can overcome human pride
visible in christ’s sacrifice and the holy spirit