Freedom

Question 1

General definition of freedom

Answer 1

The power to act. Speak or think as one wants

Question 2

catholic definition of freedom

Answer 2

Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought (John Paul II)

Question 3

What does freedom consist of

Answer 3

how human person interacts with themselves, others, creation and God

Question 4

What is the only way freedom is achieved

Answer 4

achieved once a person has created a loving relationship with God

Question 5

How does wider society view freedom as and how is different to catholic perspective

Answer 5

• The wider societal view towards freedom is seeing it as a right, instead of the responsibility the catholic religion understands it as (moral implications)

Question 6

what is catholic perspective influenced by

Answer 6

influenced by teachings, beliefs, values and attitudes

Question 7

What are four features of catholic freedom

Answer 7

true freedom
moral responsibility
challenges
jesus is source for tf

Question 8

how is true freedom achieved and why is this a paradox

Answer 8

• Achieved when one submits to Christ

o (Paradox as freedom is often viewed as not being constricted or under anyone’s control)

Question 9

how is true freedom expressed

Answer 9

• through the loving relationship of God,
  o Each human needs to be freed from all that enslaves them from being able to know and choose a loving relationship with god

Question 10

what did people draw from to understand freedom of moral responsibly

Answer 10

scriptures and teaching of jesus

Question 11

What is the result of people being created in free will in response to moral repsinsiblt

Answer 11

People created with free will (ability to choose the goodness and love that God has to offer, or evil).

Question 12

Biblical quote stating how people are responsible for their choices

Answer 12

Man, tempted by the devil, let his trust in his Creator die in his heart and, abusing his freedom, disobeyed God’s command (CCC 397).’

Question 13

what are some examples of challenges faced in finding freedom, the future complications

Answer 13

societal values

Tragedy of the commons, consumerism, Materialism, restricts us in our search for freedom, secularism, negative press

Question 14

why are challenges bad

Answer 14

• Conflicts with catholic values/ teachings of Christ

Question 15

what two things does JC do in relation to freedom

Answer 15

• Jesus both shows and empowers people in search for True Freedom

Question 16

how does jesus life show freedom

Answer 16

• Example: through incarnation, life, death and resurrection, remained faithful to God, even at expense of his own life,
  o Shows extent of God’s love and overcomes what enslaves
  o Sign of triumph and source of liberation from all that rejects God

Question 17

when can a person achieve true freedom in relation to jesus

Answer 17

• Once understanding and relating to Jesus, his teaching and his life, able to personally relate and live as Jesus did, achieving true freedom

Question 18

Define pilgrimage (4)

Answer 18

• Journey or search of moral or spiritual significance
• Typically journey to location of importance to a person’s belief and faith
• Form of atonement
• Journey of faith: seeking to deepen relationship with Christ

Question 19

what are the five features of pilgrimages

Answer 19

• Movement:
• Place:
• Meaning
• Motivation
• Transformation

Question 20

explain the feature of movement in pilgrimages

Answer 20

o Associated with long distance journey, physical movement to place

Question 21

explain the feature of place in pilgrimages

Answer 21

o Special places= important, holy, specific routes, stations

Question 22

explain the feature of meaning in pilgrimages

Answer 22

o Deep motivation + understanding, belief in something + search for meaningful experience

Question 23

explain the feature of motivation in pilgrimages

Answer 23

o By desires to encounter the divine, penance, gain spiritual power

Question 24

explain the feature of transformation in pilgrimages

Answer 24

o Spiritually renewed, transformed form experience

Question 25

what are Related Beliefs that Inform Understanding of Pilgrimage

Answer 25

Challenges: enables person to physically and emotionally step away from societies influence that restricts them in their relationship with Christ

True Freedom: freeing themselves by what enslaves them, forming a true and loving relationship with God

Question 26

What is one social trend affecting people and their desire for freedom

Answer 26

materialism

Question 27

why does materialism affect people and their desire for freedom

Answer 27

• prioritise material wealth over christian values, impeding ability to form genuine relationship with god
• charity, compassion, equality difficult to attain if focused on self