Chapter 1 Purple Book Flashcards
Religion
The relationship between God and humans that results in a body of beliefs and a set of practices: creed, cult, and code. Religion expresses itself in worship and service to God and by extension to all people and all creation.
Irreligion
A vice contrary to the virtue of religion that directs us away from what we owe to God in justice.
Secularism
An indifference o religion and a belief that religion should be excluded from civic affairs and public education.
Monotheistic
Religions that believe there is only one God. Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are three great monotheistic world religions.
polytheistic
Religions that believe in the existence of many gods and goddesses.
Atheist
A person who denies the existence of God.
Agnosticism
The belief that God’s existence cannot be known.
Divine Revelation
The way God communicates knowledge of himself to humankind, a self-communication realized by his actions and words over time, most fully by his sending us his divine son, Jesus Christ.
Conscience
A practical judgement of reason that helps a person decide
Original Sin
The sin of disobedience committed by Adam and Eve that resulted in their loss of original holiness and justice and their becoming subject to sin and death.
Omnipotent
An attribute of God that he is everywhere , unlimited, and all-powerful.
Salvation History
The story of God’s saving action in human history.
Covenant
A binding and solemn agreement between human beings or between God and people, holding each to a particular course of action.
Sacred Tradition
The living transmission of the Church’s gospel message found in the Church’s teaching, life, and worship.
Sacred Scripture
The written record of Divine Revelation found in the books of the Old and New Testaments.
