Natural Law As A Source Of Moral Authority

Question 1

What is Natural Moral Law?

Answer 1

-Natural Law is the idea that there are moral principles and values that humans naturally follow
- God created humans in his image (imago dei) so humans have an in-built knowledge of what it is to be good.
- People will automatically follow Natural Law if they use their conscience and ability to reason in the right way

Question 2

What are the main principles of Natural Law?

Answer 2

W - Worship God,
O-Ordered Society
R - Reproduce
L - Learning
D - Defend the Innocent

Question 3

What does the Catechism of the Church teach about natural moral law?

Answer 3

“Do good and avoid evil”

Question 4

How would the idea of natural moral law influence a Catholic’s life?

Answer 4

Catholics will use the principles of Natural Law to decide what the best course of action in a particular situation