Keywords

Question 1

Bible/scripture

Answer 1

The collection or cannon of books in the Bible which contain the revelation of God.

Question 2

Church traditon

Answer 2

The traditions of how Christian life in community works, in worshiop, practical moral life and prayer, and the teaching and reflection of the Chruch handed down across time.

Question 3

Sacred tradition

Answer 3

The idea that the revelation of Jesus Christ is communiated in two ways. In addittion to Scripture, it is communicated through the apostolic and authoritive teaching of the Church councils and pope.

Question 4

Agape love

Answer 4

Unconditional love, the only ethical norm in situationism.

Question 5

Heteronomy

Answer 5

Moral authority comes from the combination of Church, Bible and reason. This is typically a Catholic view

Question 6

Theonomy

Answer 6

Moral authority comes from God, which we access through God’s revelation in the Bible. This often involves suggesting the Church has less authority than the Bible. This is typically a protestant view.

Question 7

Autonomy

Answer 7

Individual people have to figure out for themselves what is right or wrong. E.g. situation ethics.