ST AUGUSTINE ON HUMAN NATURE Flashcards
1
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Original Sin
A
- Sin which everyone is born with; passed through sex
- It is gained from human’s misuse of God-given free will- God didnt cause original sin
2
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Caritas
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- Generous love of human things
- Self sacrificing and divine
3
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Cupiditas
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Selfish love of temporary material things
4
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Concordia
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Loving friendship
5
Q
Privatio Boni
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The world is flawed as it is filled with humans
6
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Concupiscence
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Lust for the material world- we are inclined towards sin
7
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What did Augustine have to say about the creation of humanity? (4)
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- Humans made perfect-imago dei (in his image) to be stewards of creation under God
- Adam and Eve lived in concordia
- There was no need for oppressive govs before the fall
- A + E had sex to reproduce but it wasnt tainted with lust
8
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The Fall
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- The momeny when Adam and Eve disobeyed God
- Original Sin is a consequence of The Fall
9
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What did Augustine have to say about Original Sin?
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- Inherited from Adam and Eve
- Means humans are by nature inclined to disobey
