Chapter 13 Flashcards
You are _______.
Unique
____ is a precious gift from God.
Life
You have your own _____ and ______ which should be used for the Kingdom of God.
Gifts and talents
Don’t _____, _____ because we are all made in God’s image and likeness.
Don’t judge, love
What is the secret to a good and happy life?
Love
What are the two great laws of love?
Love God with your whole heart, soul, and mind= commandments 1-3= greatest commandment
Love your neighbor as yourself= commandments 4-10
How is Christian loved expressed?
Through the way we live
Way to improve our ability to make good decisions:
Receive Eucharist
Receive reconciliation
Read scripture
Pray
Jesus wants us to live the ______ of the ____
Spirit of the law
What is the spirit of the law?
To love…
The value behind it rather than the letter of the law
The MOTIVE for your action is just as important as you good action
What do good laws do?
Protect the freedom, values, and rights of people
Protect the common good
Help people reach their goals and live with dignity
What sins are against the fifth commandment?
Anger and grudges Scandal Abortion Suicide Euthanasia War and violence Capital violence Prejudice Racism Ageism Sexism
mercy killing
direct intervention to end life for the purpose of ending human suffering
we should view illness and aging as a way to prepare us for eternal life
turn suffering into a prayer for good of our soul or souls of others
using “extraordinary” means to prolong life is not necessary
Euthanasia
Killing of a fetus (a developing baby) before birth we must protect a baby’s right to life
Human life is valuable in and of itself because all are made in God’s image
Abortion
For the common good a government has the right to punish criminals- but US Bishop Conference urged the end to the death penalty
Capital violence