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What is another term for the fear of death?
What is another term for the fear of death?
Concupiscence refers to the sin of our first parent that is completely removed after confession.
Concupiscence refers to the sin of our first parent that is completely removed after confession.
False
Death is described as a _______ from this life to the next.
Death is described as a _______ from this life to the next.
transition
What does retribution refer to in the context of morality?
What does retribution refer to in the context of morality?
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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According to the content, what does immortality imply?
According to the content, what does immortality imply?
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Death is considered an enemy according to the Catholic view.
Death is considered an enemy according to the Catholic view.
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What term is used to describe the inevitable nature of death?
What term is used to describe the inevitable nature of death?
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Study Notes
Natural Fear of Death
- Also known as thanatophobia; distinguished from necrophobia (fear of dead bodies).
- Death is inevitable and unavoidable.
Death is a Wage of Sin
- In Greek, hamartia means missing the mark.
- Known as concupiscence, it remains after confession and baptism.
Sin of Our First Parent
- Concupiscence (inclination to sin).
- Remains with us even after confession and baptism.
Immortality
- Human beings don't die or experience separation of body and soul.
Impassibility
- Human beings are immune to suffering and misery.
Wage
- The payment a person receives for their work.
Summary
- Due to ancestral sin, humans lost immortality; death became a consequence.
- The Bible indicates death wasn't part of God's plan; God did not create nor rejoice in death.
Death Is Not the Enemy
- Death is a friend, a final enemy that needs to be destroyed.
- Befriending death involves accepting the concept of dying.
Catholic View of Death
Forms of Bereavement
- Paglalamay (vigil): shows respect for the deceased.
- Pakikiramay (sympathy): shows emotional support to the bereaved family.
What is Death?
- An inescapable reality and an unfathomable mystery.
- The door to earthly life closes, opening to eternal life simultaneously.
Death Means Return
- Death involves the return of body and soul to their origin.
Death Means Passage
- Death is a transition from this life to the next.
The Concept of Retribution
Human Nobel Quest
- Bonum (goodness), Pulchrum (beauty), Verum (truth).
Two Kinds of Judgements
- Particular (personal), occurring at death.
- General (last), at the end of the world (when Christ returns).
Retribution
- God's reward and punishment system.
- Individuals are rewarded based on their actions (good or bad).
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Explore the Catholic perspective on death through the lens of thanatophobia, concupiscence, and the loss of immortality. Delve into biblical interpretations and the concept of befriending death. This quiz will help you understand the theological implications surrounding sin and mortality.
