Chapter 2-3 Flashcards
the mind of God by which the world was made and structured
eternal law
the rational creature’s participation in the eternal law
natural law
the law revealed by God. found in the OT and fulfilled in the New Law
revealed law
laws enacted by civil government for the common good of a country or sector of society
civil law
seeks the good of all members of society, defends human rights, and promotes social development
just law
what are the conditions of a just law?
must promote the common good
must reflect an “equality of proportion”
must be in agreement with moral law
burden of the law’s fulfillment must be shared by all members of society
equality of proportion
T or F
All just law finds its origins in the mind of God, who communicates his divine plan to man.
T
the total of social conditions that will allow both individuals and groups to reach their human and spiritual fulfillment more easily
common good
how should we respond to unjust laws?
use lawful means with a concern for justice and a genuine respect for civil authority
it strengthens the resolve to resist temptations and to overcome obstacles in the moral life; enables us to conquer fear and to face trials and persecutions
fortitude
the ability to make and carry out correct moral choices
prudence
means “with knowledge”; a practical judgement of right reason made by the intellect regarding the good and evil of a particular act in light of moral law
conscience
the standard of moral behavior that we’re established by God
moral law
an action that results from a deliberate choice between good and evil of between different degrees of goodness is a moral act
moral act
