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What is quarrelling?
What is quarrelling?
Trying to show that the other person is in the wrong.
What was the original purpose of Mere Christianity?
What was the original purpose of Mere Christianity?
A series of radio talks.
Why is the Law of Human Nature sometimes called the Law of Nature?
Why is the Law of Human Nature sometimes called the Law of Nature?
Because people thought it did not need to be taught; everyone just knew it.
What is another name for the Law of Human Nature? (Select all that apply)
What is another name for the Law of Human Nature? (Select all that apply)
How do we know the Law of Human Nature is a solid truth?
How do we know the Law of Human Nature is a solid truth?
What evidence do we have that the Law of Human Nature really exists?
What evidence do we have that the Law of Human Nature really exists?
What do we know about moral teachings from ancient societies?
What do we know about moral teachings from ancient societies?
What are the two main points of Book 1 Chapter 1 of Mere Christianity?
What are the two main points of Book 1 Chapter 1 of Mere Christianity?
How was the Moral Law inscribed on our hearts?
How was the Moral Law inscribed on our hearts?
Define herd instinct.
Define herd instinct.
How do we know the Moral Law is not an instinct?
How do we know the Moral Law is not an instinct?
Instincts are either good or bad.
Instincts are either good or bad.
When you have two impulses, what is the third thing that tells you to do one impulse while suppressing the other?
When you have two impulses, what is the third thing that tells you to do one impulse while suppressing the other?
Define social convention.
Define social convention.
What is the Moral Law based on?
What is the Moral Law based on?
What does Lewis say are two odd things about human beings?
What does Lewis say are two odd things about human beings?
What does the Law of Nature tell us?
What does the Law of Nature tell us?
What does the Law of Human Nature tell us?
What does the Law of Human Nature tell us?
What does the Moral Law mean?
What does the Moral Law mean?
Which view of how the universe came into being believes matter and space just happen to exist?
Which view of how the universe came into being believes matter and space just happen to exist?
Which view of how the universe came into being is based on chance?
Which view of how the universe came into being is based on chance?
Which view of how the universe came into being believes there is something like a mind behind the universe?
Which view of how the universe came into being believes there is something like a mind behind the universe?
Which view of how the universe came into being is based on purposes and preferences?
Which view of how the universe came into being is based on purposes and preferences?
What two pieces of evidence tell us something about the Something or Somebody behind the universe?
What two pieces of evidence tell us something about the Something or Somebody behind the universe?
What does the Moral Law tell us about the Something behind the universe?
What does the Moral Law tell us about the Something behind the universe?
What does the universe tell us about the Something behind the universe?
What does the universe tell us about the Something behind the universe?
How do we know the Something behind the universe is interested in right conduct?
How do we know the Something behind the universe is interested in right conduct?
How would a Something or Somebody behind the universe make itself known to us?
How would a Something or Somebody behind the universe make itself known to us?
What is the purpose of the Moral Law?
What is the purpose of the Moral Law?
Why is "going back" the quickest way forward?
Why is "going back" the quickest way forward?
What do human beings have to face in order for Christianity to make sense?
What do human beings have to face in order for Christianity to make sense?
What is one part of Morality? (Select all that apply)
What is one part of Morality? (Select all that apply)
What is the difference between Mortal and Venial Sin?
What is the difference between Mortal and Venial Sin?
What term refers to harmony between individuals?
What term refers to harmony between individuals?
What term refers to harmony between human beings and the Power that made them?
What term refers to harmony between human beings and the Power that made them?
What are the principle passions? (Select all that apply)
What are the principle passions? (Select all that apply)
What does "cardo" mean?
What does "cardo" mean?
What are the three Theological Virtues? (Select all that apply)
What are the three Theological Virtues? (Select all that apply)
What does it mean to "love yourself"?
What does it mean to "love yourself"?
What are the four Cardinal Virtues? (Select all that apply)
What are the four Cardinal Virtues? (Select all that apply)
What does fortitude mean?
What does fortitude mean?
What does prudence mean?
What does prudence mean?
What does temperance mean?
What does temperance mean?
How does C.S. Lewis recite the Golden Rule?
How does C.S. Lewis recite the Golden Rule?
According to Lewis, what do MOST people mean when they refer to the "Church"?
According to Lewis, what do MOST people mean when they refer to the "Church"?
What should people mean when they refer to "Church"?
What should people mean when they refer to "Church"?
What is a characteristic of a Christian community?
What is a characteristic of a Christian community?
What does Lewis say about giving to charity?
What does Lewis say about giving to charity?
What is tithing?
What is tithing?
What is the greatest obstacle to giving to the poor?
What is the greatest obstacle to giving to the poor?
What does Lewis mean when he says, "Each of us at each moment is progressing to the one state or the other"?
What does Lewis mean when he says, "Each of us at each moment is progressing to the one state or the other"?
What is one reason Lewis says our sexual appetite is out of order?
What is one reason Lewis says our sexual appetite is out of order?
What great religion is almost the only religion to approve of the body?
What great religion is almost the only religion to approve of the body?
What does justice have to do with Christian marriage?
What does justice have to do with Christian marriage?
What happens to our appetites when we indulge them (give into them)?
What happens to our appetites when we indulge them (give into them)?
What is the idea of Christian marriage based on?
What is the idea of Christian marriage based on?
What does the "engine of marriage" run on?
What does the "engine of marriage" run on?
Why is sex outside of marriage immoral?
Why is sex outside of marriage immoral?
Why is "being in love" not a basis for marriage?
Why is "being in love" not a basis for marriage?
Why is forgiveness important to eternal life?
Why is forgiveness important to eternal life?
According to Lewis, which virtue is more unpopular than chastity?
According to Lewis, which virtue is more unpopular than chastity?
If you have a hard time forgiving, what can you do to begin forgiving?
If you have a hard time forgiving, what can you do to begin forgiving?
What are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit? (Select all that apply)
What are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit? (Select all that apply)
What does "loving him" mean in scripture?
What does "loving him" mean in scripture?
What is the greatest sin according to Lewis?
What is the greatest sin according to Lewis?
What are the Deadly Sins? (Select all that apply)
What are the Deadly Sins? (Select all that apply)
What are the Lively Virtues? (Select all that apply)
What are the Lively Virtues? (Select all that apply)
Which virtue helps combat pride?
Which virtue helps combat pride?
Which virtue helps combat gluttony?
Which virtue helps combat gluttony?
Which virtue helps combat greed (avarice)?
Which virtue helps combat greed (avarice)?
Which Deadly Sin leads to all other sins?
Which Deadly Sin leads to all other sins?
Finish this quote: "When a friend of mine succeeds,..."
Finish this quote: "When a friend of mine succeeds,..."
Who said, "My heart is restless until it rests in Thee"?
Who said, "My heart is restless until it rests in Thee"?
Why does the Catholic Church protect sex so carefully?
Why does the Catholic Church protect sex so carefully?
According to Bishop Barron, what is a rampant spiritual problem?
According to Bishop Barron, what is a rampant spiritual problem?
Which vice is competitive by nature?
Which vice is competitive by nature?
What does pride really enjoy?
What does pride really enjoy?
What has been the chief cause of misery all over the world?
What has been the chief cause of misery all over the world?
How do you know you are in the presence of God?
How do you know you are in the presence of God?
What is the first step in becoming humble?
What is the first step in becoming humble?
What does "Charity" mean in the Christian sense?
What does "Charity" mean in the Christian sense?
What are two techniques for putting the human machine right?
What are two techniques for putting the human machine right?
What things are involved when you make a moral choice?
What things are involved when you make a moral choice?
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, what specifies Grave Matter?
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, what specifies Grave Matter?
With what is Morality concerned?
With what is Morality concerned?
How do humans judge others?
How do humans judge others?
With every choice, what are we becoming?
With every choice, what are we becoming?
What is celibacy?
What is celibacy?
What should we do if we are having trouble loving our neighbor?
What should we do if we are having trouble loving our neighbor?
Why are little decisions we make every day so important?
Why are little decisions we make every day so important?
What is the virtue of Hope?
What is the virtue of Hope?
Describe "The Fool's Way" of fulfilling your life.
Describe "The Fool's Way" of fulfilling your life.
Flashcards
What is quarrelling?
What is quarrelling?
trying to show that the other person is in the wrong
Mere Christianity was originally written for what purpose?
Mere Christianity was originally written for what purpose?
a series of radio talks
Why is the Law of Human Nature sometimes called the Law of Nature?
Why is the Law of Human Nature sometimes called the Law of Nature?
because people thought it did not need to be taught; everyone just knew it
What is another name for the Law of Human Nature?
What is another name for the Law of Human Nature?
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How do we know the Law of Human Nature is a solid truth?
How do we know the Law of Human Nature is a solid truth?
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What evidence do we have that the Law of Human Nature really exists?
What evidence do we have that the Law of Human Nature really exists?
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What do we know about moral teachings from ancient societies?
What do we know about moral teachings from ancient societies?
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What are the two main points of Book 1 Chapter 1 of Mere Christianity?
What are the two main points of Book 1 Chapter 1 of Mere Christianity?
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How was the Moral Law inscribed on our hearts?
How was the Moral Law inscribed on our hearts?
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Define herd instinct
Define herd instinct
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Define instinct
Define instinct
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How do we know the Moral Law is not an instinct?
How do we know the Moral Law is not an instinct?
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Are instincts good or bad?
Are instincts good or bad?
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When you have two impulses, what is the third thing that tells you to do one impulse while suppressing the other?
When you have two impulses, what is the third thing that tells you to do one impulse while suppressing the other?
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Define social convention
Define social convention
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What is the Moral Law based on?
What is the Moral Law based on?
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What does Lewis say are two odd things about human beings?
What does Lewis say are two odd things about human beings?
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What does the Law of Nature tell us?
What does the Law of Nature tell us?
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What does the Law of Human Nature tell us?
What does the Law of Human Nature tell us?
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What does the Moral Law mean?
What does the Moral Law mean?
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Which view of how the universe came in to being believes matter and space just happen to exist?
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Which view of how the universe came in to being is based on chance?
Which view of how the universe came in to being is based on chance?
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Which view of how the universe came in to being believes there is something like a mind behind the universe?
Which view of how the universe came in to being believes there is something like a mind behind the universe?
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Which view of how the universe came in to being is based on purposes and preferences?
Which view of how the universe came in to being is based on purposes and preferences?
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What two pieces of evidence tell us something about the Something or Somebody behind the universe?
What two pieces of evidence tell us something about the Something or Somebody behind the universe?
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What does the Moral Law tell us about the Something behind the universe?
What does the Moral Law tell us about the Something behind the universe?
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What does the universe tell us about the Something behind the universe?
What does the universe tell us about the Something behind the universe?
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How do we know the Something behind the universe is interested in right conduct?
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How would a Something or Somebody behind the universe make itself known to us?
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What is the purpose of the Moral Law?
What is the purpose of the Moral Law?
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Why is "going back" the quickest way forward?
Why is "going back" the quickest way forward?
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What do human beings have to face in order for Christianity to make sense?
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What is one part of Morality?
What is one part of Morality?
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What is another part of Morality?
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What is the third part of Morality?
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Study Notes
Overview of C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity Study Notes
- Core Concept: The book explores the fundamental moral law inherent in human nature, its connection to a transcendent being, and the implications for Christian faith.
The Moral Law (Law of Human Nature)
- Existence: The Moral Law, or Law of Human Nature, is a universal standard of right and wrong, recognized intuitively by people worldwide. Humans often rationalize bad behavior, indicating belief in this law despite not always following it.
- Evidence: Similarities in moral teachings across cultures and historical periods support its existence, contradicting the idea of it being simply learned behavior. Examples of human conscience and judgment further highlight this truth.
- Source: The Moral Law is believed to have been inscribed within each person by God.
Nature of the Law
- Universal: People globally recognize the same fundamental moral principles.
- Instinct vs. Reason: The Law is not a mere instinct. It's a moral sense that transcends basic desires or inclinations.
- Ought vs. Is: The law dictates what people ought to do rather than what they actually do – an important distinction.
Relationship to a Transcendent Being
- Evidence of a Creator: The universe and the Moral Law, both existing and indicating purpose and preference, can point to a transcendent being responsible for both.
- Nature of the Creator: The Moral Law suggests a being concerned with morality.
- Interaction: The universe and the Moral Law suggest qualities of a divine being which cares about right conduct, an artist, yet seems to be displeased by mankind's choices and behaviors.
Christian Morality
- Virtues and Vices: Christian morality focuses on virtues like charity, hope, faith, and combating vices like pride, lust, envy, and anger. Specific qualities of Christian community are noted as important to the practice.
- Harmony: Christian morality emphasizes harmony within oneself, with others, and with God.
- Gradual Improvement: Moral growth is a lifelong process; good and evil actions continually increase over time. This is why choices matter greatly.
Application and Reflection
- Personal Responsibility: Moral choices profoundly shape a person's destiny; choices often go unnoticed even though they are compounding themselves.
- Guidance and Growth: People are capable of improving their lives by applying Christian principles and striving for deeper understanding.
- Purpose: The concepts covered here promote achieving individual and collective betterment.
Christian Marriage and Celibacy
- Sex and Marriage: Sexual activity within marriage is considered sacred and should adhere to Christian principles.
- Celibacy: Abstinence (celibacy) is a choice, not inherently bad, but a matter of personal devotion.
- Important Considerations: Genuine love, promises, and respect are crucial elements of Christian marriage.
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