Morality- Ms. Szydilik

Question 1

definition of morality

Answer 1

• the science of what humans ought to do by reason of who they are
• ## to discern what is good

Question 2

what are the three sources of knowledge for catholic morality

Answer 2

1. human reason (intellect)
2. human experience (collective wisdom)
3. Divine revelation (scripture and sacred tradition)

Question 3

responding to God requires what?

Answer 3

• intelligence- we can know the truth about God; we have human reason
• freedom- we are created free with dignity; we can determine our own lives through our decision and actions

Question 4

what is moral relativism?

Answer 4

• the belief that nothing is objectively good or evil
• does not acknowledge that there is such a thing as morality
• “what ever works for you”

Question 5

what is the problem with moral relativism?

Answer 5

• it denies that sin is real
• it rejects the truth
• it denies that we have a need for repentance
• rejects what God has revealed

Question 6

what is absolute/objective truth?

Answer 6

• somethings are good and somethings are evil
• you can’t have a discussion on what is moral if your reject absolute truth
• if you reject this, then you reject responsibility and Jesus.
• Life in Christ accepts the truth

Question 7

what is the authority of the church?

Answer 7

• magisterium
• entrusted with guarding and handing on the Deposit of Faith
• authentically interpreting God’s revelation in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition.
• it is the Church’s duty to bring the truth of Christ (the Gospel) to all people
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