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What is the primary role of angels according to the content?
What is the primary role of angels according to the content?
- To act as messengers and protectors. (correct)
- To tempt humans into sin.
- To assist in the construction of the universe.
- To serve as judges over humanity.
What was the consequence of the first sin committed by man?
What was the consequence of the first sin committed by man?
- Man's harmony with God and creation was ruined. (correct)
- Man was granted wisdom beyond measure.
- Man was rewarded with eternal life.
- Man became the ruler of all angels.
What did man choose over God in his act of disobedience?
What did man choose over God in his act of disobedience?
- Wealth and power.
- Himself and his own will. (correct)
- Knowledge and enlightenment.
- Pleasure and satisfaction.
What can be said about the angels who sinned?
What can be said about the angels who sinned?
What does Original Sin represent in the context provided?
What does Original Sin represent in the context provided?
What was the state of man before the fall, as described in the content?
What was the state of man before the fall, as described in the content?
Which statement best describes the nature of the Trinity?
Which statement best describes the nature of the Trinity?
What temptations led to man's first sin?
What temptations led to man's first sin?
What does the content imply about the nature of sin?
What does the content imply about the nature of sin?
What is the role of the Father in the Trinity?
What is the role of the Father in the Trinity?
What does the term 'Fides Qua' refer to?
What does the term 'Fides Qua' refer to?
Which of the following best defines the concept of the 'First efficient cause'?
Which of the following best defines the concept of the 'First efficient cause'?
How is the Holy Spirit related to the Father and the Son?
How is the Holy Spirit related to the Father and the Son?
What does 'Passive Spiration' refer to in relation to the Trinity?
What does 'Passive Spiration' refer to in relation to the Trinity?
What is one of the significant attributes of God's divine nature mentioned?
What is one of the significant attributes of God's divine nature mentioned?
Which of these is a way to understand God's existence?
Which of these is a way to understand God's existence?
What does the term 'Ex Nihilo' signify in relation to creation?
What does the term 'Ex Nihilo' signify in relation to creation?
Which statement best reflects the nature of God's creation?
Which statement best reflects the nature of God's creation?
What is the ultimate purpose of creation according to the lesson?
What is the ultimate purpose of creation according to the lesson?
Which of the following statements about faith is true?
Which of the following statements about faith is true?
What do the liturgical creeds represent?
What do the liturgical creeds represent?
How does the concept of 'Statu Viae' relate to creation?
How does the concept of 'Statu Viae' relate to creation?
What do we learn about God's omnipotence from the act of creation?
What do we learn about God's omnipotence from the act of creation?
What is implied by the relationship between 'I believe' and 'We believe' in the context of faith?
What is implied by the relationship between 'I believe' and 'We believe' in the context of faith?
What is the relationship between the body and soul in humans?
What is the relationship between the body and soul in humans?
What does the concept of stewardship imply regarding the human vocation?
What does the concept of stewardship imply regarding the human vocation?
Which statement best describes the nature of Eden?
Which statement best describes the nature of Eden?
How do men and women relate to each other according to the content?
How do men and women relate to each other according to the content?
What is a characteristic of the rational element of the human soul?
What is a characteristic of the rational element of the human soul?
What does the concept of Deism imply about the nature of God?
What does the concept of Deism imply about the nature of God?
What is the role of love and marriage in human relationships according to the provided content?
What is the role of love and marriage in human relationships according to the provided content?
What is one outcome of atheism as discussed in the content?
What is one outcome of atheism as discussed in the content?
What is venial sin primarily characterized by?
What is venial sin primarily characterized by?
Which of the following constitutes a mortal sin?
Which of the following constitutes a mortal sin?
How can an individual contribute to the sins of others?
How can an individual contribute to the sins of others?
What does the term 'structures of sin' refer to?
What does the term 'structures of sin' refer to?
What is the protoevangelium primarily about?
What is the protoevangelium primarily about?
In what way does God relate to the existence of evil?
In what way does God relate to the existence of evil?
What is required for a transgression to be classified as a mortal sin?
What is required for a transgression to be classified as a mortal sin?
Which action does NOT indicate complicity in the sins of others?
Which action does NOT indicate complicity in the sins of others?
Study Notes
Angels and Their Role
- "Angelos" translates to messenger; angels are personal, free, and spiritual beings without physical bodies.
- They play a significant part in God's relationship with humanity and each person is assigned a Guardian Angel for protection.
- When angels sinned, God condemned them, indicating a strict moral structure (2 Peter 2:4).
The Fall of Man
- Original Justice reflects humanity's initial state of holiness and harmony with God in Paradise.
- Original Sin refers to the disobedience of the first humans, prioritizing their will over God's commands.
- The choice of self-deification leads to man's preference for self over God, resulting in severe consequences for harmony with creation.
The Trinity
- The Trinity is one, comprising distinct divine persons:
- The Father: unbegotten and the origin without origin.
- The Son: eternally begotten of the Father.
- The Holy Spirit: proceeds from both the Father and the Son.
- All persons are co-equal, co-eternal, and consubstantial, emphasizing their inseparable nature.
Existence of God
- God can be known through the natural world, with His eternal attributes understood by creation (Romans 1:20).
- Five ways demonstrate God's existence:
- Motion: everything in motion is initiated by another.
- Causation: no effect can be its own cause.
- Possibility and necessity: some beings necessarily exist while others are contingent.
Creation
- Creation is God's first act of revelation, made Ex Nihilo (out of nothing), reflecting divine omnipotence and wisdom.
- Everything created is meant for the glory of God, stemming from divine love.
The Human Person
- Humans embody both body and soul, where the soul gives meaning to existence.
- Humans hold the Imago Dei, reflecting God's image and possessing spiritual capacity.
- The vocation of humans involves stewardship and harmony with creation.
Nature of Sin
- Venial Sin: minor infractions that wound divine life, characterized by lesser moral failures.
- Mortal Sin: grave offenses against God that destroy divine life in the soul, requiring grave matter, knowledge, and full consent.
- Sin causes societal and relational discord, resulting in structures of sin that propagate moral evil.
The Mystery of Evil
- God is not the source of evil but permits it for greater good, allowing for the manifestation of His goodness.
- The protoevangelium, found in Genesis 3:15, hints at the coming redemption through Mary and her offspring, forecasting salvation from sin.
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Explore the philosophical concepts regarding the relationship between humanity and Earth, including evolutionism and creationism theories such as Deism. Understand the interplay of body and soul, and discuss the notion of Eden as humanity's original state. This quiz probes into the deeper meanings of existence within these frameworks.
