CLF GA 1.2 Flashcards
Was an influential Christian theologian and philosopher born in the Roman province of Africa
St. Augustine of Hippo
Was a Spanish Basque priest and theologian who founded the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits
St. Ignatius of Loyola
The knowledge of the ultimate Truth and the pursuit of the Highest Good – who is GOD
Purpose
The promotion of reason as the supreme authority and the answer to all of life’s problems
Rationalism
The rejection of reason as a remedy for what ails the world
Anti-Intellectualism
Because of sin, man’s ability to think is corrupted. Apart from God is death and destruction
Man’s Fallen Nature
Is a judgment of reason whereby the human person recognizes the moral quality of a concrete act that s/he is going to perform, is in the process of performing, or has already completed
Conscience
One’s conscience is oriented toward the benefits and rewards that can be received for doing a particular act. At this level, the conscience strives to avoid any penalty or punishment in doing an act
Reward Oriented
At this level, one’s conscience clearly knows the law related to performing or avoiding a particular act. It is influenced by a strong appreciation of a universal moral value and a desire to apply it
Law or Value Oriented
Faith refers to one’s loving response to God. At this level, one’s conscience is moved by a great desire to offer one’s decision and action as a loving response to God. The conscience seeks to deepen one’s relationship with Him
Faith-Focused
Type of Conscience that perceives good as good and evil as evil
Correct
Type of Conscience that perceives good as evil and evil as good
Erroneous