WWW 4.3 and 4.4 Flashcards
license
excessive freedom; selfish abuse of free will
atheism
belief that God doesn’t exist
nihilism
a philosophy that denies there’s any meaning in existence or religious beliefs; the only thing that comes after life is nothingness, annihilation
blasphemy
hateful, defiant reproachful thoughts, words, or acts against God, Jesus, the Church, the saints, or holy things; equating yourself with God
sacrilege
profane or unworthy treatment of the sacraments, other liturgical actions, or persons, places, or things consecrated to God.
perjury
failure to keep a promise under oath or taking an oath with no intention of keeping it
religion
relationship between God and humans that result in a body of beliefs and a set of practices (ritual and worship) by those committed to serving God. Religion is how we express our faith, hope, and charity.
decalogue
“ten words” the Ten Commandments