study guide for christian morality and justice Flashcards

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Rerum:

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Addressed labor rights during industrialization.

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Quadragesimo:

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Critiqued socialism and unregulated capitalism.

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Mater:

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Advocated balancing economic progress with human dignity.

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Pacem:

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Promoted peace and justice during the Cold War.

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Gaudium:

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Highlighted human dignity in modern contexts.

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Caritas:

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Discussed ethical considerations in economics and technology.

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Laudato:

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Urged environmental stewardship.

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Fratelli:

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Called for universal fraternity and social friendship.

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Life and Dignity of the Human Person

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Every human life is sacred

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Call to Family, Community, and Participation

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The family is central to society. All people must have opportunities to participate and work for the common good.

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Rights and Responsibilities

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Every person has rights—like life, food, shelter, and education—and corresponding responsibilities to others, families, and society.

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Option for the Poor and Vulnerable

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Prioritize the needs of the poor and marginalized, ensuring their dignity and reducing inequality.

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Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers

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Work is a way to honor God’s creation. Workers must be treated fairly, with rights to decent wages, safe conditions, and unions.

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Solidarity

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We are one human family. Stand together for justice, peace, and the well-being of all, regardless of differences.

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Care for God’s Creation

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Protect and sustain the environment as stewards of God’s creation for the sake of future generations.

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Old Law vs. New Law:

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Old Law: The Ten Commandments given to Moses, focusing on external actions.
New Law: Jesus’ teachings (e.g., the Beatitudes), emphasizing love and inner transformation.

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The Great Commandments:

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  • Love God with all your heart, soul, and mind.
  • Love your neighbor as yourself.
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Virtue:
cardinal:
theological:

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  • A habitual disposition to do good.
  • Cardinal Virtues: Prudence, justice, temperance, and fortitude.
  • Theological Virtues: Faith, hope, and charity (love).
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Heavenly Virtues:
sin:
mortal sin:
venial sin:
social:
sin of commission:
sin of ommission:

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  • Counter the Seven Deadly Sins (e.g., humility vs. pride).
  • Sin: A deliberate action or omission that violates God’s law.
  • Mortal Sin: A grave violation that breaks the relationship with God.
  • Venial Sin: A lesser offense that weakens the relationship with God.
  • Social Sin: Injustice embedded in social systems (e.g., racism, inequality).
  • Sin of Commission: Committing an act of wrongdoing.
  • Sin of Omission: Failing to do what is right.
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Seven Deadly Sins:

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  • Pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath, sloth.
  • Examples: Greed could mean prioritizing wealth over people.
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Original Holiness:

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The state of harmony between humans and God before sin.

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Original Justice:

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Harmony with oneself, others, and creation before the Fall.

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Human Nature:

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Created in God’s image, blessed with free will and intellect, but prone to concupiscence (tendency toward sin).

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Free Will & Intellect:

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Gifts from God that enable choice and reasoning.

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Concupiscence:

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The inclination to sin as a result of Original Sin.

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Original Sin vs. Baptism:

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Original Sin: The inherited sin from Adam and Eve.
Baptism: Restores grace, cleanses Original Sin, but concupiscence remains.

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Justification & Sanctification:

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Justification: God’s act of removing sin and restoring righteousness.
Sanctification: The ongoing process of becoming holy.

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Grace:

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God’s free gift that helps humans live moral lives and grow in holiness.

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Final Judgment:

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At the end of life, God judges each person’s actions and faith.

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What is Sin?

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Definition: An act that goes against the law or will of God.

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Mortal Sin:

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Definition: A serious sin that separates us from God.

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Venial Sin:

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Definition: A lesser sin that weakens our relationship with God.

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Social Sin:

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Definition: Sinful actions that affect society as a whole.

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Sin of Omission:

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Definition: Failing to act when you witness a sin or wrongdoing.

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Sin of Commission:

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Definition: Directly committing a sinful act.

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Pride:

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Thinking you’re better than others; arrogance.

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Lust:

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Pursuing selfish sexual desires.

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Sloth:

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Laziness; failing to act or use talents.

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Envy:

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Resenting someone else’s success.

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Gluttony:

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Overindulgence in food or drink.

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Greed:

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Excessive desire for material possessions.

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Wrath:

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Uncontrolled anger or hatred.

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The Ten Commandments:
“You shall not kill.”
“You shall not covet your neighbor’s spouse.”
“Keep holy the Sabbath.”
“You shall not take the Lord’s name in vain.”
“I am the Lord, you shall have no other gods.”
“You shall not steal.”
“You shall not commit adultery.”
“You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods.”
“Honor your father and mother.”
“You shall not bear false witness.”

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  1. “I am the Lord, you shall have no other gods.”
  2. “You shall not take the Lord’s name in vain.”
  3. “Keep holy the Sabbath.”
  4. “Honor your father and mother.”
  5. “You shall not kill.”
  6. “You shall not commit adultery.”
  7. “You shall not steal.”
  8. “You shall not bear false witness.”
  9. “You shall not covet your neighbor’s spouse.”
  10. “You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods.”
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Beatitudes Matching:
1. Blessed are the Poor in Spirit →
2. Blessed are the Meek →
3. Blessed are Those Who Mourn →
4. Blessed are the Merciful →
5. Blessed are the Clean of Heart →
6. Blessed are the Peacemakers →
7. Blessed are the Persecuted for Righteousness →

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  1. Blessed are the Poor in Spirit → Theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
  2. Blessed are the Meek → They Shall Inherit the Earth.
  3. Blessed are Those Who Mourn → They Shall Be Comforted.
  4. Blessed are the Merciful → They Shall Be Shown Mercy.
  5. Blessed are the Clean of Heart → They Shall See God.
  6. Blessed are the Peacemakers → They Shall Be Called Children of God.
  7. Blessed are the Persecuted for Righteousness → Theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
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Eternal Law:

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Definition: God’s eternal plan that governs the universe.
Another Name: Divine Law.

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Natural Law:

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Definition: The moral law written into human nature, guiding us toward good.
Example of Influence: Moral Law.

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Prudence:

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stopping and thinking before you act, usually reason to act or judge actions morally

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Justice:

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cardinal virtue that involves fairness, treating others equitably, and giving each individual what is due to them.

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Fortitude:

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cardinal virtue that involves courage and resilience in facing challenges and upholding ethical behavior

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Temperance:

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Practicing self-control, moderation, and restraint.

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Faith:

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Belief in God and all that God has revealed.

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Hope:

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Trusting in the promises of God, focusing on eternal life and the attainment of the kingdom of heaven.

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Charity (Love):

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Loving God above all things for his own sake, and our neighbors as ourselves for the love of God.