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Augustine on Human Nature Flashcards

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after the fall

Augustine on original sin (2)

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  1. Adam and Eve’s disobedience caused a corruption in human nature
    2.This caused humans to be irresistably tempted to sin
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Define concupiscence

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When the desire to sin overwhelms and takes over your body

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Define cupiditas

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self-love

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Define Caritas

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Selfless love of others

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What is Augustine’s view on the nature of humanity after the fall?

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Augustine believed that humanity is inherently sinful and flawed after the fall.

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True or False: Augustine believed that original sin is transmitted from generation to generation.

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True

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Fill in the blank: Augustine argues that the fall resulted in __________ for all of humanity.

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original sin

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What does Augustine identify as the primary consequence of original sin?

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Separation from God and the loss of original righteousness.

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According to Augustine, who is responsible for the original sin?

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Adam and Eve

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Multiple Choice: What does Augustine believe is necessary for salvation from original sin? A) Good works B) Faith in Christ C) Knowledge D) None of the above

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B) Faith in Christ

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True or False: Augustine thought that humans have the ability to choose good without divine assistance.

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False

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What term does Augustine use to describe the condition of humanity due to original sin?

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Concupiscence

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Fill in the blank: Augustine’s doctrine of original sin emphasizes the __________ nature of sin.

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inherited

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What is the significance of baptism in Augustine’s theology regarding original sin?

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Baptism is seen as a means to cleanse individuals from original sin.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following did Augustine NOT believe? A) Humans are capable of perfect goodness B) Original sin affects all humans C) God’s grace is essential for salvation D) The fall has consequences for all of humanity

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A) Humans are capable of perfect goodness

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What does Augustine mean by ‘original righteousness’?

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The state of being in harmony with God before the fall.

17
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True or False: Augustine argued that original sin is a punishment for Adam and Eve’s actions only.

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False

18
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What role does divine grace play in Augustine’s view of overcoming original sin?

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Divine grace is essential for overcoming original sin and achieving salvation.

19
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Fill in the blank: Augustine believed that all humans are born in a state of __________ due to original sin.

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sin

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What is Augustine’s stance on free will in relation to original sin?

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He believed that free will is compromised by original sin.

21
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following concepts is central to Augustine’s theology? A) Pelagianism B) Original Sin C) Karma D) Reincarnation

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B) Original Sin

22
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True or False: Augustine believed that the fall only affected Adam and Eve and not their descendants.

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False

23
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What is the ultimate goal of humanity according to Augustine’s teachings?

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To be reconciled with God through grace.

24
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Fill in the blank: Augustine’s interpretation of the fall is primarily derived from the __________.

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Bible

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What did Augustine argue about the nature of God in relation to original sin?

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He argued that God is just and merciful despite humanity’s sinfulness.

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What scripture does Augustine often reference to support his views on original sin?

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Romans 5:12

27
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Multiple Choice: Augustine’s doctrine of original sin was a response to which theological perspective? A) Gnosticism B) Arianism C) Pelagianism D) Stoicism

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C) Pelagianism

28
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True or False: Augustine believed that all humans have the potential to achieve salvation on their own.

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False

29
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What does Augustine mean by ‘the city of God’ in context of original sin?

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A metaphor for the community of believers who are saved by grace.

30
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Describe Augustine’s example of the child and the pear (2)

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  1. A child steals a pear, not to eat, but just for the pleasure of stealing
  2. Humans sin just for the sake of it
31
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Give a criticism for The Fall

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Modern science proves that the fall never occurred, we evolved

32
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Give a criticism for Adam and Eve

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Genetic Diversity proves that all of humanity could not stem from 2 people

33
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CK Chesterton on evaluation of Augustine’s original sin (2)

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  1. You can see original sin ‘in the street’
  2. NOT VALID as sociological evidence proves that violence and crime rates are going down and thus sin

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