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According to the theological perspective, what is the defining characteristic of love, as opposed to merely an emotion?
According to the theological perspective, what is the defining characteristic of love, as opposed to merely an emotion?
- It is a fluctuating state dependent on external circumstances.
- It is an instinctive response to beauty or goodness.
- It is primarily a feeling of affection and attachment.
- It is a decision that prioritizes giving over receiving. (correct)
How did Jesus exemplify love, as discussed in the context of theological virtues?
How did Jesus exemplify love, as discussed in the context of theological virtues?
- By accumulating wealth and power to help the poor.
- By avoiding conflict and seeking peaceful resolutions.
- Through intellectual debates and philosophical teachings.
- Through total self-giving, culminating in his sacrifice. (correct)
According to Abraham Maslow's sociological view, what role does love play in society?
According to Abraham Maslow's sociological view, what role does love play in society?
- Love is essential for creating the 'Good Person' and 'Good Society,' fostering mutual growth. (correct)
- Love is a luxury that only individuals in secure environments can afford.
- Love is primarily a personal emotion with little impact on broader social structures.
- Love is a concept that is often romanticized but has little to do with real-world problems.
What are the two ways St. John Paul II stated that human vocation to love is realized?
What are the two ways St. John Paul II stated that human vocation to love is realized?
What does the Latin word 'vocare,' from which 'vocation' is derived, signify?
What does the Latin word 'vocare,' from which 'vocation' is derived, signify?
How does marriage reflect God’s love?
How does marriage reflect God’s love?
What role do spouses play in the context of marriage as a vocation?
What role do spouses play in the context of marriage as a vocation?
What is one of the roles of families?
What is one of the roles of families?
What is the mission of families, as described in the text?
What is the mission of families, as described in the text?
What is a significant challenge in the modern world regarding love?
What is a significant challenge in the modern world regarding love?
Flashcards
Definition of Love
Definition of Love
Not merely an emotion but a decision involving giving rather than receiving.
Jesus as Model of Love
Jesus as Model of Love
Demonstrated through total self-giving, culminating in His sacrifice on the cross.
Robert R. Bell's view of love
Robert R. Bell's view of love
Love is a strong emotional bond fulfilling the need to give and receive
Fromm's perspective on love
Fromm's perspective on love
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Abraham Maslow's view on love
Abraham Maslow's view on love
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Meaning of vocation
Meaning of vocation
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Marriage as a vocation
Marriage as a vocation
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Celibacy/Consecrated Life
Celibacy/Consecrated Life
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Role of Families
Role of Families
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Sacrificial Love
Sacrificial Love
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Study Notes
Love: A Theological and Human Perspective
- Love involves giving rather than receiving, demonstrated in the Hebrew word "ahava," meaning "to give," and is more than just an emotion
- Christ's self-sacrifice exemplifies love through total self-giving
- Robert R. Bell defines love as a robust, fulfilling emotional connection
- Erich Fromm (The Art of Loving, 1956) saw love as a solution to life's inherent problems, fostering self-growth through care, respect, responsibility, and knowledge
- Abraham Maslow considered love crucial for creating the "Good Person" and "Good Society," promoting mutual growth
- John Paul II taught love is realized through marriage or celibacy in Christian revelation
Vocation: A Divine Calling
- Vocation, derived from the Latin word "vocare," signifies God's unique purpose for each person
- Jeremiah 29:11-16 affirms God's plans of hope and purpose for everyone
- Marriage reflects God's faithful, free, total, and fruitful love
- Pope Francis sees marriage as a gift that requires vocational discernment
- Spouses create a "domestic Church," contributing to the broader body of Christ
- Celibacy represents union with God on earth (1 Cor. 7:32-33)
- Marriage and celibacy are vital images of love
Family: The Heart of Vocation
- Families serve as the primary place for learning love and humanity (Gaudium et Spes, 52)
- Families are a domestic Church and a catalyst for societal transformation (Pope Francis)
- Families facilitate vocation discernment and evangelization
- Parents are ministers in their children's education, strengthening the Church (Amoris Laetitia, AL 85)
Love in Action
- Christ's faithful, free, fruitful, and sacrificial love is exemplified by Christ's death, demonstrating complete self-sacrifice
- Commitment struggles in the modern world stem from a disconnection from Christ's example of love
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