Freedom Flashcards
General definition of freedom
The power to act. Speak or think as one wants
catholic definition of freedom
Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought (John Paul II)
What does freedom consist of
how human person interacts with themselves, others, creation and God
What is the only way freedom is achieved
achieved once a person has created a loving relationship with God
How does wider society view freedom as and how is different to catholic perspective
- The wider societal view towards freedom is seeing it as a right, instead of the responsibility the catholic religion understands it as (moral implications)
what is catholic perspective influenced by
influenced by teachings, beliefs, values and attitudes
What are four features of catholic freedom
true freedom
moral responsibility
challenges
jesus is source for tf
how is true freedom achieved and why is this a paradox
- Achieved when one submits to Christ
o (Paradox as freedom is often viewed as not being constricted or under anyone’s control)
how is true freedom expressed
- 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
what did people draw from to understand freedom of moral responsibly
scriptures and teaching of jesus
What is the result of people being created in free will in response to moral repsinsiblt
People created with free will (ability to choose the goodness and love that God has to offer, or evil).
Biblical quote stating how people are responsible for their choices
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).’
what are some examples of challenges faced in finding freedom, the future complications
societal values
Tragedy of the commons, consumerism, Materialism, restricts us in our search for freedom, secularism, negative press
why are challenges bad
- Conflicts with catholic values/ teachings of Christ
what two things does JC do in relation to freedom
- Jesus both shows and empowers people in search for True Freedom
how does jesus life show freedom
- 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
when can a person achieve true freedom in relation to jesus
- Once understanding and relating to Jesus, his teaching and his life, able to personally relate and live as Jesus did, achieving true freedom
Define pilgrimage (4)
- 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
what are the five features of pilgrimages
- Movement:
- Place:
- Meaning
- Motivation
- Transformation
explain the feature of movement in pilgrimages
o Associated with long distance journey, physical movement to place
explain the feature of place in pilgrimages
o Special places= important, holy, specific routes, stations
explain the feature of meaning in pilgrimages
o Deep motivation + understanding, belief in something + search for meaningful experience
explain the feature of motivation in pilgrimages
o By desires to encounter the divine, penance, gain spiritual power
explain the feature of transformation in pilgrimages
o Spiritually renewed, transformed form experience
what are Related Beliefs that Inform Understanding of Pilgrimage
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
What is one social trend affecting people and their desire for freedom
materialism
why does materialism affect people and their desire for freedom
- prioritise material wealth over christian values, impeding ability to form genuine relationship with god
- charity, compassion, equality difficult to attain if focused on self
