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
what are the four virtues
prudence
justtice
fortitude
temperance
what is a virtue
the source of all other good habits from the latin word “cardo”
prudence
practical wisdom, responsible decision making; uses memory, foresight, imagination and intellect
justice
involves relationships with others and our life in communion
fortitude
gives us strength and courage to stand firm with our own connections and do the right moral things ; no peer pressure
temperance
moderation; balance in our life helps us go against freed, gluttony, and lust
what are the three theological virtues
faith
hope
charity
faith
enables us to believe in god, all that god has said and revealed to us
hope
enables us to desire heaven and eternal life, trusting ins Christ’s promises and relying on the help of the holy spirit and graces
charity (love)
greets virtue of all and empires us to observe the commandments and love everyone even our enemies;
helps us practice all the other virtues and uplifts our human ability to love
what are the seven deadly sins
pride greed lust anger gluttony envy sloth
pride
cocky
conceded
greedy
excess material goods
lust
desire for something; sexual things
anger
fighting someone
gluttony
over consumption; eating to much , drinking to much
envy
extremely jealous
sloth
laziness
types of din
sin of commission sin of omission mortal sin venial sin capital sin social sin
sin of commission
a sin that is the direct result go a freely chosen thought, word, or deed
sin of omission
a sin that is the result of a failure to do something required by God’s moral law
mortal sin
an action so contrary to the will of god that it results in a complete separation from God’s grace
three ways a sin can be considered mortal
involve a grave matter
full knowledge of the evil of the act
must give full consent in committing the act
venial sin
a less serious offense against the will of god that diminishes ones personal character and weakens but does not rupture ones relationship with god
capital sins
A.K.A the seven deadly sins
social sin
collective effect of many personal sins over time which corrupts society and its institutions by creating “structures of sin”
three elements determined the morality of any human act
object- specific thing the person is choosing to do; intention intended outcome or goal; circumstances conditions/facts affecting a normal decision
