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Theology Final
Question | Answer |
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What are the three perspectives or dimensions that must be considered in evaluating any moral act? | Act/Object Agent/Intent Circumstance |
What are the 3 functions of conscience? | Helps us hear God Applies moral principles Helps us recognize the truth about how we should live |
Virtue: Prudence | Wisdom that empowers one to be good |
Virtue: Justice | mean between selflessness and selfishness |
Virtue: Fortitude | Steadiness in pursuit of good |
Virtue: Temperance | Moderation of attractions to pleasures and balance in use of goods |
Virtue: Faith | The supernatural disposition of the soul by which one is appropriately related to god |
Virtue: Hope | Placing trust in the hands of God and desiring the eternal life |
Virtue: Charity | Love God above all, and love our neighbors as ourselves |
What is categorical freedom? | Freedom to say yes or no in terms of our personal reality |
What is transcendental freedom? | the freedom to say yes or no to all of reality |
What is invincible ignorance? | Knowledge that you do not have and cannot gain |
What is vincible ignorance? | Knowledge you do not have and choose not to gain |
Can you name some impediments to freedom? | Habitual - habits, mental disorders, day/night person, etc Actual - ignorance, excessive passion, fear, etc |
What are actual impediments? | Impediments to freedom that are tied to an act (like force, fear, excessive passion, etc) |
What are habitual impediments? | Impediments to freedom that are habits developed over time, (like age, day/night person, etc) |
What are the differences between objective and subjective morality? | Objective - doing morals Subjective - being moral |
What are the 4 necessary conditions of the "Principle of Double Effect"? | 1. Cannot be intrinsically evil 2. Proportionality 3. Can never use evil means for a good end 4. Good must be intended, evil merely tolerated |
Briefly explain the Principle of Totality and Integrity | Someone can sacrifice a lower function for the sake of good, but there is no sacrificing an essential function |
Define formal cooperation | Your cooperation is necessary for the action to occur |
Define material cooperation | Your cooperation is helpful but not necessary for the action to occur |
What is meant by 'remote' and 'proximate' cooperation? | Remote - far away from the action Proximate - close to the action |
List 5 ways an individual may find themselves cooperating in evil | A nurse at an abortion clinic A porn director Janitor at either of above Embryonic stem cell researcher Bank robber man having gay sex (do not write down) |
What are the Principles of Just War Doctrine - Before War? | Just cause comparative justice legitimate authority right intention probability of success last resort proportionality |
What are the Principles of Just War Doctrine - During War? | Distinction proportionality military necessity |
What are the Principles of Just War Doctrine - After War? | Just cause for termination right intention public declaration and authority discrimination proportionality |
What are the two principles of sexual ethics? | Procreative (make baby) and Unifying (bonding) |
Social Principle: Rights and Responsibilities | For every right, there is an equal and opposite responsibility |
Social Principle: Solidarity | Stand with others and promote peace and justice for all |
Social Principle: The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers | The economy should serve the people, and workers deserve the right to fair wages, unions, and safe working conditions (etc) |
Social Principle: Life and Dignity of the Human Person | Human life (and everything Catholics consider human life) is sacred, this is the foundation of Catholic social teaching |
Social Principle: Option for the Poor and Vulnerable | Put the needs of the poor first |
Social Principle: Call to Family, Community, and Participation | Individuals should help to create a good community, including by participating in politics that promote the community values that they supports |
Social Principle: Care for God's Creation | Protect people, the planet, and all of God's creations |