Unit 3 Ethics and MorLs Flashcards
Sin
Hurting or destroying a relationship with God, Others, or self
What is sin the failure to do
Be fully responsible
3 fold summary of the Covenent
Respect the worth of others, live in solidarity with creation, and develop the proper characteristics of every communal relationship
Three notions of sin
Personal sin, original sin, social sin,
Original sin
Sin of the world
Personal sin
Mortal and venial
Social sin
Combination of personal and original
How is personal sin connected to social sin?
Since we participate in the process which creates society, we share in the responsibility of causing social sin
What will improve social structures
Us
Sins of desire
Greed, lust, gluttony
Sins of self control
Sloth, wrath, envy
The root of all sin
Pride
Politics of hate, fear, or exclusion
Racism
Abuse of creation
Exploitation of resources
Society without love
Indifference
Acquisition or retention of unjust wealth
Contributing to unjust distribution
Commerce or industry without morality
Sweatshops
Science without humanity
Use of biological weapons
Perpetuation of ignorance
Dishonest journalism
Social sin
Where human rights are violated
List of social sin
Violation of right to life, sin against the physical integrity the individual, every sin against the freedom of others, every sin against dignity and honor of one’s neighbor, every sin against common good,
