Good and Evil Flashcards
What is concience
An inner feeling of the right and wrong that comes from God
What is evil
The absence of good which results in suffering
what is free will
The ability to choose right from wrong freely and without being controlled/
What is the incarnation
Meaning ‘made flesh’. The christian belief that God became man in the person of Jesus.
What is the natural law
The belief that there are universal laws if what is right and what is wrong. Moral law can be discovered by every human being.
What is the importance of trinity
- Makes it possible to believe that Jesus is God and can be worshipped.
- It helps catholic understand God’s role as the creator and the saviour.
Source of wisdoms
Jesus’ ascension “baptising them in the name of the father and son and the holy spirit”
What is written in de trinitate
He uses god as a metaphor of love where he is love, the son is beloved and the holy spirit is the love
Why is the incarnation important
- helps humans see god
- God sent his son to save humanity.
- Have a relationship with god with our relationship being sinless for jesus.
Source of wisdom
The words became flesh and his dwelling among us.
Teaching of Jesus
- The golden rule: Do to others as you would want them to do to you.
- Love: A new commandment i give you; love one another as i have loved you.
Beatitudes: “blessed are the who mourn, blessed are the poor in spirit.”
What did thomas aquinas said about the natural law
He said that its:
- Accessible
- Universal
- For all time
- Relevant
- God given
5 precepts of the natural law
W-worship God O-order- society R-reproduce L-learn/educate D-defend the innocent
Why is conscience important
- its proof of goodness of god
- 2 parts (knowledge and action)
What are the virtues
Moral habits like generosity, self control, courage etc.
