Unit Four Flashcards
Interiority
Self reflection
Sin
Deliberately choosing to act in a way that is contrary to god’s will
What makes something a sin
The object - in moral decision object is an act
The intention - intended outcome or goal
The circumstance - specific conditions or facts affecting a moral decision
Types of sin
Commission
Omission
Mortal sin
Venial sin
Social sing
Sin of commission
Believing that you’re only responsible for personal sin
Sin of omission
When we fail to do something that’s required by god’s moral law
Mortal sin
Action so contrary to will of god that it results in complete separation
Venial sin
Less serious offense against will of god that diminishes one’s personal character and weakens but doesnt rupture relationship w god
Social sin
Systematic sin
Contrition
Hatred for sin and promise to bot do it again
Reconciliation
Process if restoring broken relationship
Virtue
Learning about sin helps us stay away from it
Vice
Bad habits that lead you to sin
Character
Kind of person you are
New law
Deeper moral truths intended to teach us and return to original holiness and justice
Old law
Teaches us thoughts and attitudes
Conscience
Gives moral certainty or uncertainty about the right choice to make. We have to listen and follow.
Forgiveness
When we dwell in sin and self pity it does no good for us
Culpable
To be guilty of wrongdoings
Guilty conscience
Prompts us to take responsibility for sinful actions
Conscience is
Not moral opinion of majority bc ppl can be wrong
Not a feeling bc feelings change
Not new to us
Reconciliation
Process of restoring deeper relationships with God, church and w people who’re directly affected by our sins
