Unit Six Be Just

Question 1

Why did Jesus object to prejudice

Answer 1

Jesus objects to prejudice for two reasons it creates barriers to love and it keeps us from being the people of God intended us to be

Question 2

What is the preferential option for the poor

Answer 2

The preferential option for the poor is a concept that is the closeness God has with the poor because the wealthier puts possessions before God

Question 3

Define justice

Answer 3

Justice is a virtue it is both a demand and an outcome of natural law

Question 4

What is the Magnificat and what is its meaning

Answer 4

The Magnificat is The Blessed Virgin Mary’s hymn of praise to the Lord

Question 5

Seven corporal works of mercy

Answer 5

1. Feed the hungry
2. Give a drink to the thirsty
3. Clothe the naked
4. Welcome strangers
5. Care for the sick
6. Visit the imprisoned
7. Bury the dead

Question 6

Seven spiritual works of mercy

Answer 6

1. instruct the ignorant
2. Counsel the doubtful
3. admonish sinners
4. Bear wrongs patiently
5. forgive offenses willingly
6. Comfort the afflicted
7. pray for the living and the dead

Question 7

Define and explain natural law

Answer 7

Natural law is the proper order in balance of creation that God intended for the universe the idea of Naturalizer for a Jew as natural because as individuals it should be easily understood