Untitled Deck Flashcards
What is often equated with faith?
Religion and rules and regulations
Faith can also be misunderstood as blind faith.
What is a false notion about people with faith or religion?
They are misguided or brainwashed
What is the obligation of Catholics in decision making?
To be informed
What should faith be characterized as?
A personal interest in God
True or False: Faith can be forced upon a person.
False
What is the process of discernment in faith?
Seeking knowledge and understanding about faith
Can faith be taught?
No, it goes against faith aligning with free will
What does natural law state?
Humans are naturally drawn to call upon God
What does the catechism state about the desire for God?
It is written in the human heart
What is faith considered in Catholicism?
A grace
Faith is a _______ act.
human
What is faith a journey of?
Seeking understanding and knowledge about God
Faith is compatible with _______ and _______.
science; reason
What is the ultimate expression of freedom in faith?
Embracing faith freely
Why is faith considered a necessity?
It provides hope and boosts moral values
What must people do to maintain their faith?
Protect and respect it
Who is an example of a witness of faith?
Mother Mary
What question do all religions face regarding God?
Does God exist?
What are three proofs of God’s existence?
- Humans have morality
- Miracles
- The awe for creation
What does creation signify about God’s existence?
There must have been a power behind the creation
What are the two types of theology mentioned?
- Natural theology
- Revealed theology
What does natural theology use to establish God’s existence?
Reason and philosophy
How can we come to know God?
Through free will and choice of relationship
What did Aristotle claim about everything?
Everything is in a process of constant change
What is the Prime Mover according to Aristotle?
An unmovable, unchangeable being that creates direct change
What are the four causes according to Aristotle?
- Material Cause
- Formal Cause
- Efficient Cause
- Final Cause
What is the material cause of a chair?
The wood
What connects the four causes to God according to Aquinas?
A higher power is necessary for existence
What does motion demonstrate about God’s existence?
All motion in the world was started by someone
Why do people doubt God’s existence?
Because they demand tangible evidence
What are the five arguments for God’s existence?
- Motion
- Cause and Effect
- Existence
- Progression
- Design
What is the argument of design?
The complexity of the world suggests a higher power
What does denying truth create?
A paradox
What is relativism?
Truth and morality exist in relation to cultural or societal background
What does the concept of a miracle imply?
A break in the natural order
What are the two main types of evil?
- Moral Evil
- Natural/Physical Evil
What does evil describe in Christianity?
Anything that is the opposite of good or the absence of God
What is an example of moral evil?
Murder
What is an example of natural evil?
Natural disasters
What does the image of the Syrian refugee boy represent?
Both moral and natural evil
What is moral evil?
Suffering caused by human actions, includes physical and emotional harm such as murder, rape, and genocide.
What is natural/physical evil?
Suffering created through no direct fault of humans, such as natural disasters.
How do Christians define evil?
Anything that is the opposite of good or the absence of God.
Who tempts humans to go against God according to the Bible?
Satan.
What type of evil is represented by the image of the Syrian refugee boy who drowned?
Both moral and natural evil.
What is the moral responsibility of a photographer capturing disturbing images?
To photograph with good intentions, such as to bring awareness.
What is the main message of the Book of Job?
Good people suffer because God tests them, but staying true to God will help them through adversity.
How do Catholics view suffering?
Suffering has a purpose and must be offered to God.
What does Cardinal Collins say about suffering and human dignity?
Even in suffering, one does not lose dignity.
What is the Incarnation in Christian belief?
Jesus is considered ‘God made man,’ having both divine and human nature.
What was the main purpose of the Incarnation according to Catholics?
For Jesus to die and take the punishment for human sin.
What is the significance of the crucifixion and resurrection in Catholic faith?
They are at the center of Catholic faith, symbolizing salvation.
What is Monophysitism?
The belief that Jesus is just divine.
What is Nestorianism?
The belief that Jesus is just human.
What is Arianism?
The belief that Jesus is half divine and half human.
What does St. Irenaeus state about the glory of God?
The glory of God is a human being fully alive.
What does the parable of the mustard seed illustrate about the Kingdom of Heaven?
The Kingdom starts small but grows into something great.
What is purgatory?
A middle place where souls are purified before entering heaven.
Is Sheol the same as hell?
No.
How is hell described in the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus?
As a place of torment, agony, and flames.
What leads to Lazarus inheriting eternal life in heaven?
His faith and humility.
What does baptism signify in Christianity?
Marks the transition of a person’s spiritual life and entry into the Church.
What is the origin of baptism?
Based on the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River.
What does the term ‘Paschal Mystery’ refer to?
The work of Christ that saved humanity through his Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension.
What is the significance of Jesus as the ‘Lamb of God’?
He is the sacrificial lamb that saves everyone.
What does the Catechism say about the Paschal Mystery?
It is celebrated through the sacraments, especially the Eucharist.
What does St. Paul say about the Mystical Body of Christ?
Everyone is a part of the Mystical Body of Christ.
What does the term ‘natural law’ refer to?
The idea that humans have a natural tendency to call upon God.
What does it mean to live as a prophet, priest, and king in the context of baptism?
To share God’s love, praise God, and care for the world.
What does the ‘Last Judgment’ refer to in Catholic belief?
The event when everyone will be judged upon Jesus’s return.
What does Matthew 18:3 say about entering the kingdom of heaven?
One must change and become like little children.
What does the concept of eternal life entail for Catholics?
Belief in judgment and the possibility of going to Heaven or Hell.
What is the relationship between the Paschal Mystery and eternal life?
Jesus’s sacrifice guarantees eternal life for humanity.
What is the significance of the 500 witnesses in relation to the Resurrection?
500 witnesses saw the Resurrection, indicating that many people believed in the cause of Jesus
The witnesses’ willingness to die for their beliefs suggests a strong conviction that their faith was not in vain.
What miracle is associated with Alfie and Alison Strobel?
Alfie felt a calling to be at the restaurant at the right time to save Alison Strobel from choking
This event illustrates the concept of miracles going against the laws of nature.
What is the concept of Eternal Life as discussed by Lee and Dr. Haberhmaus?
Lee finds comfort in reuniting with his wife after death, while Dr. Haberhmaus argues that hopeful thinking doesn’t negate truth
The conversation highlights the distinction between personal hope and objective truth.
What is the Swoon Theory regarding Jesus’s crucifixion?
The Swoon Theory posits that Jesus may not have died during crucifixion
Lee believes in this theory and seeks to prove it.
What evidence does Dr. Alexander provide to refute the Swoon Theory?
Two proofs: Death by asphyxiation and the severity of crucifixion injuries
The fluid that came from Jesus’s side upon being pierced indicates death by asphyxiation.
What does baptism signify for Leslie?
Baptism marks Leslie’s transition from atheism to spiritual life in accepting Jesus
Lee’s discomfort with this represents his struggle with Leslie’s new faith.
What is the Paschal Mystery?
The Paschal Mystery refers to Jesus’s suffering, death, and resurrection out of love for humanity
Christians celebrate this through the sacraments, acknowledging that Jesus’s suffering allows for eternal life.
True or False: Lee was supportive of Leslie’s baptism.
False
Lee left during the baptism because he did not want to disrupt the ceremony, reflecting his anger and sense of loss.
Fill in the blank: Alfie’s actions are seen as a _______ because they cannot be explained by natural laws.
miracle
This highlights the belief that miracles defy natural explanations.
