Religion Chapter four part1 Flashcards
The power, rooted in reason and will, to act or not act, to do this or that, and so to preform deliberately on one’s own responsibilities
Freedom
“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand fast therefore, and do not submit again to a yolk of slavery.”
Galatians 5:1
New Testament
By St. Paul
Freedom that isn’t real except in the service of what is good and just
True freedom
The choice to disobey and do evil
Abuse of freedom
Sin is the ______ of freedom
Illusion
The more we do evil, the more difficult it is to stop
Habit of sin
What did Jesus tell his followers in Matthew 5:45
“be perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect”
These can reduce our responsibility for our actions
Fear Force Ignorance Habit Inattention Inordinate attachments Psychological or social factors
Knowingly choosing to abuse your freedom
Sin
This can help us see the ways that we have abused our freedom and find ways to overcome these sins
Confession
Sets us free or choose the good
Grace
How is a conscience formed
Knowing the principles of morality
Knowing how to apply the conscience in given circumstances
Making concrete judgements about acts considered or preformed
Regular confession
Praying
Formed correctly according to the demands of the divine law and the teaching of the church
True conscience
Does not know in all cases what is the correct moral choice
Erroneous conscience
Can’t be overcome
Person has no way to know the correct moral choice
Not guilty of sin
Invincible ignorance