General Inquiry Quiz

The moment St. Paul deeply realized the love of God in his life, marked by a transformative experience.

The love of God isn't just the starting point for Christians, it permeates their entire life journey.

Two paintings by Caravaggio representing the beginning and end of the Christian life, both focusing on themes of love and sacrifice.

A framework explaining the different aspects of love: agape (love for the beloved), philia (love for the union itself), and eros (love experienced as a lover).

Love for the beloved, characterized by selfless care and devotion.

Love for the love or the union itself, emphasizing the joy and connection between two people.

The love that the lover experiences as a lover, focused on passion and attraction.

Loving God with our whole heart, mind, and soul, as Jesus teaches, requires a full and comprehensive response to His love.

St. Thomas Aquinas examines the moral implications of acting on a mistaken conscience, considering both sincerity and effort in seeking truth.

St. Thomas Aquinas emphasizes that evaluating a person's action based on a mistaken conscience depends on their sincerity in seeking truth and their effort to learn the right thing.

St. Thomas Aquinas argues that someone who acts on a mistaken conscience is not necessarily culpable if they could not have known better, meaning they genuinely didn't have the opportunity to learn the truth.

William of Ockham, a Franciscan, built upon Aquinas's work, asserting that acting on a responsible conscience, even if mistaken, deserves merit. He also acknowledged both the possibility of blameworthy ignorance and the goodness of acting in good faith.

By the 16th century, moral theologians generally agreed with Aquinas's view, upholding the principle of following one's conscience and excusing errors made in good faith.

St. Thomas Aquinas believes that someone who genuinely strives to know the truth but still makes a mistake through a faulty conscience is excused from blame for their actions.

William of Ockham argues that acting on a responsible conscience, even if mistaken, deserves merit. He acknowledges the inherent goodness in striving for the right thing, even if the outcome is incorrect.

Freedom from things that hinder us from becoming our true selves while connecting with others in community.

Freedom to grow as complete individuals before God and others, through authentic love.

The freedom of choice, where we decide to act or not to act, and take responsibility for our actions.

Our 'moral being' or self, shaped by our choices over time, not a psychological concept.

Embracing freedom from sin and death through Christ's spirit, leading to a life of loving service.

The inner voice guiding us towards good and away from evil by applying moral principles to our choices.

Our consciences are gradually shaped through family, education, faith, and social interactions.

A 'Christian conscience' is formed through faith, prayer, and reflection, guided by the Holy Spirit and Church teachings.

The inner voice that helps us determine right from wrong, prompting us to act in alignment with our values. It's a source of moral guidance, directing our actions toward good.

Moral development occurs through actively following our conscience, taking steps based on our own judgment, even when it's challenging or isolating.

St. Thomas argued that even if someone follows their conscience mistakenly, they are excused from blame because they are striving to do what they believe is right.

Building upon St. Thomas' argument, Ockham added that those who responsibly use their conscience, even if it leads to an error, deserve merit for their good intentions and efforts.

Our understanding of right and wrong, and our ability to discern the best course of action, evolves throughout our lives as we experience, learn, and mature.

Sin committed by an individual that affects their relationship with God and others, involving a degree of personal commitment and choice.

Negative moral attitudes and actions, or lack of action, common within a community or society.

Sin embedded in the structures and systems of a society, perpetuating inequality and injustice.

A grave offense against God, involving serious matter, full knowledge, and deliberate consent of the will.

A process of turning away from sin and toward God, involving both a personal and communal dimension.

Changing negative moral attitudes and actions within a community, replacing them with positive and graced values.

Because sin engages our freedom in a profound way, it cannot be dismissed as insignificant or superficial. It touches our core decisions and values.

Sin is not a private act. It affects not only our relationship with God, but also our relationships within the community.

A sin committed by willingly doing something that violates God's commands. It involves taking action that is morally wrong.

For an action to be considered a grave sin, it must have three elements: grave matter, full knowledge, and full consent.

St. Bernard believed that even actions done out of ignorance, if they were evil, could be considered sins.

The calling to live a holy life through self-parenting, exercising love, and striving to do the right actions with a sincere conscience.

A term coined by John Mahoney, describing the way we tend to downplay our sins by compartmentalizing them and making them seem normal.

A central theme in Christian theology, suggesting that sin is fundamentally about failing to act with love, both towards God and others.

St. Thomas Aquinas presents two contrasting Latin perspectives on sin: 'culpa' (fault) and 'poena' (punishment).

Sin, when understood as the failure to love, encompasses both the act of doing wrong and the inaction of neglecting to show love, both of which go against God's will.