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What has influenced American religiosity according to Langford?
What has influenced American religiosity according to Langford?
- A decline in religious observation
- Wider cultural and philosophical movements (correct)
- Rationalism and progressive politics
- Increased competition among religions
How does Langford describe the transformation of religious observation?
How does Langford describe the transformation of religious observation?
- It maintains traditional beliefs unchanged
- It has moved towards increased moralism and experientialism (correct)
- It has decreased significantly
- It has become more isolated
What does SBNR stand for in the context of religious transformation?
What does SBNR stand for in the context of religious transformation?
- Secular beliefs but not religious
- Spiritual but not religious (correct)
- Sacred but not recognized
- Spiritual beliefs needing revocation
What are Christians encouraged to avoid in a pluralistic society?
What are Christians encouraged to avoid in a pluralistic society?
What does the second path of Christian formation suggest?
What does the second path of Christian formation suggest?
What is necessary for true interreligious dialogue according to the content?
What is necessary for true interreligious dialogue according to the content?
What societal element does Langford suggest has smoothed the edges of religious distinctives?
What societal element does Langford suggest has smoothed the edges of religious distinctives?
What role do civic beliefs play in the context of secularization?
What role do civic beliefs play in the context of secularization?
What is a key misconception about grace among Catholics in the Philippines?
What is a key misconception about grace among Catholics in the Philippines?
What does the term 'Moralistic Therapeutic Deism' refer to in the context provided?
What does the term 'Moralistic Therapeutic Deism' refer to in the context provided?
How is grace defined in the context of the relationship with God?
How is grace defined in the context of the relationship with God?
What is the implication of nominal Catholicism in the Philippines according to the content?
What is the implication of nominal Catholicism in the Philippines according to the content?
What is identified as a critical factor in understanding grace more deeply?
What is identified as a critical factor in understanding grace more deeply?
What is one specific aspect of grace that has been misunderstood among Catholics?
What is one specific aspect of grace that has been misunderstood among Catholics?
What role does the concept of grace play in relationships as described in the content?
What role does the concept of grace play in relationships as described in the content?
Which of the following best describes the trend seen in young people's understanding of grace?
Which of the following best describes the trend seen in young people's understanding of grace?
What do the seven sacraments unite us to?
What do the seven sacraments unite us to?
How can grace be fully encountered according to Mary Catherine Hilkert?
How can grace be fully encountered according to Mary Catherine Hilkert?
What role do sacramentals serve in the life of the Church?
What role do sacramentals serve in the life of the Church?
What is a key difference between the seven sacraments and sacramentals?
What is a key difference between the seven sacraments and sacramentals?
What does the relationship between the gospel and grace signify?
What does the relationship between the gospel and grace signify?
Why are the celebrations of liturgy important to believers?
Why are the celebrations of liturgy important to believers?
What is one purpose of sacramentals in the life of a believer?
What is one purpose of sacramentals in the life of a believer?
What is the significance of the phrase 'visible words' in relation to sacraments?
What is the significance of the phrase 'visible words' in relation to sacraments?
What is one characteristic of inter-religious dialogue that is noted to be ineffective?
What is one characteristic of inter-religious dialogue that is noted to be ineffective?
How do young people in the Philippines often view their relationship with God?
How do young people in the Philippines often view their relationship with God?
What term does Jayeel Cornelio use to describe the spirituality of the youth he studied?
What term does Jayeel Cornelio use to describe the spirituality of the youth he studied?
What types of narratives are considered resources for naming grace in our lives?
What types of narratives are considered resources for naming grace in our lives?
What do these young individuals consider more important than right believing?
What do these young individuals consider more important than right believing?
What is a downside of the 'reflexive spirituality' described?
What is a downside of the 'reflexive spirituality' described?
How do stories differ from creeds in their characteristics?
How do stories differ from creeds in their characteristics?
How is God's presence perceived by the young individuals when not actively engaged?
How is God's presence perceived by the young individuals when not actively engaged?
What do narratives help people understand, according to the content?
What do narratives help people understand, according to the content?
What does the static understanding of God imply about His involvement in daily life?
What does the static understanding of God imply about His involvement in daily life?
What has led to a 'collective depression' among many people, as mentioned in the text?
What has led to a 'collective depression' among many people, as mentioned in the text?
What is suggested about the spirituality of the youth in relation to their peers?
What is suggested about the spirituality of the youth in relation to their peers?
Which events are central to the Christian story?
Which events are central to the Christian story?
What pattern emerged from the narrative elements of the Christian story?
What pattern emerged from the narrative elements of the Christian story?
How does the Incarnation relate to the narrative of grace?
How does the Incarnation relate to the narrative of grace?
What is the primary function of narratives as described in the document?
What is the primary function of narratives as described in the document?
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Study Notes
Moralistic Therapeutic Deism (MTD)
- MTD is a growing trend among Catholics in the Philippines, especially among young people.
- It is marked by a shallow understanding of God's grace, portraying God as a distant figure, called upon only when needed.
- MTD is characterized by personal experiences, where God becomes a possession rather than a dynamic force.
- Its foundation is built on right living over right believing, emphasizing a practical approach to faith.
The Importance of Sacramentals
- The Church utilizes sacramentals as a way to encounter and experience grace in everyday life.
- Sacramentals include objects, actions, practices, places, and rituals that help us become aware of Christ's grace-filled presence.
- They are sacred signs that, while not instituted by Christ, are designed by the Church to sanctify daily life.
- They differentiate from the seven sacraments, but contribute to the Church's effort to infuse grace into daily life.
Narrative and Grace
- Recognizing the importance of stories in understanding faith, narratives become a vital avenue for naming grace.
- Through narratives, including biblical stories, historical accounts, and fictional tales, we can experience grace's presence
- Narratives bring a greater awareness of God's presence in human history, affirming that God is present in the particular and meets people where they are.
- Grace is not a distant concept - it is embodied in real-life stories and human experiences.
- Narratives act as a bridge to help individuals see themselves within a bigger story and overcome a collective depression experienced by many.
- The Christian story, encompassing creation, redemption, and sanctification, provides a foundational narrative from which our faith beliefs emerge.
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