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What is the primary origin of Natural Laws?
What is the primary origin of Natural Laws?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Natural Laws?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Natural Laws?
What is one of the purposes of adhering to moral laws?
What is one of the purposes of adhering to moral laws?
Which type of law includes the Commandments from the Old Testament?
Which type of law includes the Commandments from the Old Testament?
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What role does Jesus serve in relation to moral laws?
What role does Jesus serve in relation to moral laws?
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What element is NOT part of the moral laws illustrated in the flowchart?
What element is NOT part of the moral laws illustrated in the flowchart?
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Which aspect of moral laws indicates that they cannot be destroyed or removed?
Which aspect of moral laws indicates that they cannot be destroyed or removed?
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Which of the following actions exemplifies Natural Laws?
Which of the following actions exemplifies Natural Laws?
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What is the nature of an act if its intention is evil, regardless of the circumstances?
What is the nature of an act if its intention is evil, regardless of the circumstances?
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What were the components of Jesus' answer regarding inheriting eternal life?
What were the components of Jesus' answer regarding inheriting eternal life?
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Which of the following virtues emphasizes the importance of practical intelligence to recognize true goodness?
Which of the following virtues emphasizes the importance of practical intelligence to recognize true goodness?
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What is considered the foundation of laws in the Christian context?
What is considered the foundation of laws in the Christian context?
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How do laws contribute to individual happiness according to the content?
How do laws contribute to individual happiness according to the content?
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According to the content, what is defined as the ability to act or not to act?
According to the content, what is defined as the ability to act or not to act?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a capital sin?
Which of the following is NOT considered a capital sin?
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What is the primary reason given for why circumstances cannot turn an evil act into a good one?
What is the primary reason given for why circumstances cannot turn an evil act into a good one?
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What does Pope Leo XIII state regarding the admonition of reason?
What does Pope Leo XIII state regarding the admonition of reason?
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What must emotions be governed by to ensure following Jesus and living a virtuous life?
What must emotions be governed by to ensure following Jesus and living a virtuous life?
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What is the primary consequence of breaking laws, according to the discussion?
What is the primary consequence of breaking laws, according to the discussion?
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What aspect of a virtuous life aids in avoiding sin according to the content?
What aspect of a virtuous life aids in avoiding sin according to the content?
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What aspect of freedom is emphasized when it is oriented towards goodness?
What aspect of freedom is emphasized when it is oriented towards goodness?
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Which of the following statements best sums up the relationship between means and ends in ethical decision-making?
Which of the following statements best sums up the relationship between means and ends in ethical decision-making?
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What is a misuse of freedom as described in the content?
What is a misuse of freedom as described in the content?
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What role do laws play in society, as described in the content?
What role do laws play in society, as described in the content?
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What is the primary purpose of the laws of the nation?
What is the primary purpose of the laws of the nation?
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What factors determine whether emotions become sin according to the content?
What factors determine whether emotions become sin according to the content?
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Which element is NOT required for an action to be considered moral?
Which element is NOT required for an action to be considered moral?
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In the case study presented, what is the primary subject of the man's action?
In the case study presented, what is the primary subject of the man's action?
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Which of the following statements regarding divine laws is accurate?
Which of the following statements regarding divine laws is accurate?
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How should the laws of the nation relate to divine laws?
How should the laws of the nation relate to divine laws?
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What does the term 'ecclesiastical laws' refer to?
What does the term 'ecclesiastical laws' refer to?
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Why are emotions described as neither good nor evil?
Why are emotions described as neither good nor evil?
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Study Notes
Christian Life: Law and Morality
- A young man asked Jesus how to inherit eternal life.
- Jesus's answer:
- Know the commandments
- Sell possessions, give to poor
- Follow Jesus
- Treasure in heaven
- Breaking laws causes misery for oneself and others.
- What are causes of accidents?
- Who is affected by one person's violation of law?
- Message conveyed by the example?
Laws/Why the Laws
- Laws are rules set by authorities to protect public interest.
- Morality (the voice of God) is the foundation of law.
- Laws respect humanity and human dignity as God's Spirit resides in humans.
- Laws distinguish right from wrong.
- Pope Leo XIII taught that reason is law.
- Laws prompt us to love God and people, and fulfill our responsibilities.
- Some laws are God-given, and others are made for the common good.
- Laws should be consistent with reason and justice.
- Questions about laws
- Affected liberty of individual
- Why obey rules
- Who makes laws
- What's wrong with doing what you love
- Questions about laws
Authority
- Authority motivates individuals/institutions to set rules (laws).
- Laws demand obedience and protect public interest.
- Functions of law: set goals, ensure safety, define responsibilities, educate.
- Individuals decide to obey or disobey laws based on freedom.
- Freedom is the ability to act or not to act, and to determine one's actions.
- Freedom should be used for the good, guided by the supreme goodness of God,.
- Disobedience leads to evil choices and temptations.
- Joy should not come at someone else's sorrow.
- Jesus overcame temptations and is a role model.
Moral Laws
- Natural Law (CCC 1954, 1958) is inherent, primordial moral consciousness, discerning good/evil, truth/falsehood. Based on loyalty to God and equal humans
- Natural laws are unchanging and stable regardless of history. They are deeply inscribed in every individual's soul and cannot be destroyed. (Examples: loving and caring for children, respecting and honouring elders, saving lives etc.)
- By participating in God's wisdom, we have the ability to control ourselves through our natural laws.
- Divine Law is divided into Old Testament commandments and New Testament gospel law.
Church Laws
- The Church is the continuation of the Messiah, therefore it's necessary to obey Church laws and teachings.
- Church authorities create decrees, exhortations and Canon Laws.
- Encyclicals and exhortations are instructions from the Church on faith, morals and rituals.
Five Precepts of the Church
- Precepts (rules) are made by the Church's authorities (successors of the Messiah).
- These commandments guide religious and moral life.
Canon Laws
- The Church led by the Holy Spirit enforces Canon Laws.
- The Church works through human systems.
- Canon Laws coordinate church activities.
- The Pope and the Latin Church/Eastern Churches have separate Canon Laws.
- The Synod of Bishops has the authority to make laws for Eastern Churches.
Laws of Nations
- Nations create laws that restrict conduct and rights.
- Laws aim to ensure a peaceful, orderly society, and protect human rights.
Emotions and Moral Life
- Emotions are natural to the human mind (source of emotions).
- Love comes from the attraction to goodness.
- Actions are moral when motivations and ends are good, immoral if the end is evil.
- Virtues (prudence, justice, fortitude, courage, temperance) help us avoid evil and be good.
- Emotions lead to good if controlled reasonably; bad if corrupted by sin.
Case Study
- A man helps an elderly woman, then steals from her house to help other patients (prearranged).
- Is stealing justified (intention vs. action) ?
Temperance
- Virtues help us to enjoy acquired goods and live happily.
- Pride, greed, envy, anger, and other destructive emotions can lead to evil.
- We must be guided by virtues to control our emotions.
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Explore the connection between Christian teachings, law, and morality in this quiz. Delve into the spiritual principles Jesus taught regarding eternal life, the role of commandments, and the importance of adhering to laws for the greater good. Reflect on how morality shapes our legal system and impacts humanity.
