unit 1 Flashcards
what is sin?
a decision that we make that goes against God
what are the two types of sins
venial - strains relationship with God
mortal - breaks relationship with God
what is venial sin
-a sin that is committed without full knowledge or full consent
-strains relationship with god
what is a mortal sin
-puts your soul in jeopardy
-breaks relationship with god
-committed with full knowledge and consent
-grave matter
what is personal sin
sin committed by one person who knows and violates the moral law
what is social sin
a group of people committing a sin
what are the effects of sin
it weakens and damages our love and relationships our God, others, and ourselves
what are the two types of virtues
theological and cardinal
what are theological virtues
direct gifts from God
what are the 3 theological virtues
faith, hope, and love
what are cardinal virtues
virtues that are acquired through our own effort
what are the 4 cardinal virtues
wise judgement, justice, courage, and wholeness
what are some other virtues
honesty, respect for persons, compassion, respect for creations, reverence for human life, peacemaking
what are the 3 teaching the 10 commandments are based on
love yourself, love others, love God
what is a vice
a sin
what are the 7 deadly sins
pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath, sloth
what is a disciple
a person who follows Jesus, does the work of the lord, provide healing, doesn’t accept money rewards, the holy spirit works through them
what are the 3 components of moral problems
1) the moral object (what) -action being contemplated
2) the intention (why) motive, person, reason
3) the circumstance (who,what,where,when,how)
what are 2 important principles to consider when deciding a moral problem
-the end does not justify the means
-if any of the elements were evil the action itself is wrong
who is Jesus
the Messiah, the son of God, central figure of Christianity
what did Jesus do
taught lessons to those who listened
what lessons did Jesus teach
there is only one God responsible for life and death, God will provide final salvation for those who will follow him, treat your friends and enemies the same way
who did not welcome Jesus
religious authorities and roman rulers
what was the original sin
adam and eve ate the fruit from the tree of life
what is the original sin called the original sin
it was the first sin to take place
