Test #1 Flashcards
morality
knowledge based on human experience, reason, and god’s revelation that discovers what we ought to be and what we ought to do to live fully human lives
moral
one who correctly judges between right and wrong and consequently acts what is virtues
immoral
someone who knows the difference between right or wrong but chooses to do wrong
amoral
someone who doesn’t care, doesn’t know the difference between right and wrong
who may influence our decisions
society
media
parents
example of moral
police officer
example of immoral
the grinch
example of amoral
hitler
what are the different types of law
eternal law moral law natural law canon law criminal law civil law
eternal law
The order in creation that subjects God’s will and purpose. Its eternal because it is always true and never changes. All other laws have their basis in eternal law. Aka.. divine law
moral law
the moral law is established by God and is a rational expression of eternal law
natural law
moral law that can be understood through the use of reason. It is our god given ability to understand what it means to be in right relationship with god, other people, the world, and ourselves
canon law
name given to the official body of laws that provides good order in the body of the church
criminal law
people who are accused of committing crimes that harm people or property
examples of criminal law
murder
rape
assault
theft
civil law
between peopler groups including government and individuals
examples of civil law
divorce
custody
copyright