Good Conduct Flashcards
What is justification by faith
Having belief in Jesus and accepting gods grace
Explain justification by faith
- it’s the foundation of being a Christian
- anyone can do works even if they don’t believe
- if judged on works, everyone would be guilty
A quote for justification by faith
“Since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God though our lord Jesus Christ”
What is justification by works
Acting on your faith and doing good things
Explain justification by works
- what’s the point in faith without works
- even the demons have beliefs in god
- seen as vital in RCC
- seen in sheep and the goats parable
A quote for justification by works
“Faith without works is dead”
What is predestination
The view that all events have been willed by god
What does Augustine think about predestination
- He believed in double predestination = god predestines some to the kingdom but leaves others to be condemned to hell.
What does palagius think about predestination
- its nonsense and humans have free will
What is the problem with predestination
- If we are made in God’s image, we should have the ability to act freely and have the ability to reject the commands of god otherwise ‘good deeds’ wouldn’t really exist.
- this would also mean an omniscient omnibenevolent god would have to exists which causes lots of problems
A quote to support predestination
“The lord has made everything got its purpose, even the wicked”
What does sanctity of life mean
That life is sacred or holy
Quote to support sanctity of life
We are made “in the image of the creator”
What is the string version of sanctity of life principle
RCC
Can never ever ever destroy life for any reason
What is the weak sanctity of life principle - also quality of life principle
C of E
Relative to a situation - want to avoid it still but no enforce it
Such poor quality of life they want to die
Strong sanctity of life view on abortion
Abortion:
- from moment of conception, the embryo is a person
- abortions are wrong
- “before I formed you in the womb I knew you”
Weak sanctity of life view on abortion
- in cases of rape or danger etc it’s okay
- quality of life principle in place
- Augustine said we live in a fallen world so things like abortion are unfortunate but necessary
What is just War theory
A rationale in Christianity for justifying the use of lethal force in combat while respecting sanctity of life
What are the two main elements in just war theory
Ius ad bellum - conditions under which it is legitimate to go to war
Ius in bello - rules to be followed once in combat
What are the ius ad bellum principles
- there has to be just cause
- has to be declared under legitimate authority
- there has to be the right intention
- war must be the last resort
What are the in bello principles
- discrimination = civilians cannot be hurt
- proportionality = the use of force must be proportionate to the end result.
Who were influential in the development of the just war theory
Augustine and Aquinas
Views on the use of weapons of mass destruction
+ can be used a protection
+ lesser evil to use against attacker
- most just war theologians say the use lies outside the boundaries of the principles for war
- Pope Francis’s urged for the abolition of nuclear weapons
What is dominion
An unrestricted power over animals/environment
