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What role do Filipino citizens play in society?
What role do Filipino citizens play in society?
- To prioritize individual welfare over societal progress.
- To abstain from societal activities and focus on personal growth.
- To passively accept the directives of civil authorities.
- To actively participate in the duties and responsibilities of society. (correct)
What is the duty of citizens regarding civil authority, according to the provided text?
What is the duty of citizens regarding civil authority, according to the provided text?
- To work with civil authority in a spirit of truth, justice, solidarity, and freedom. (correct)
- To remain neutral and uninvolved in matters of civil authority.
- To undermine civil authority to maintain individual liberty.
- To always obey the directives of civil authorities without question.
In what context does the text suggest that citizens are obliged in conscience not to follow civil authorities?
In what context does the text suggest that citizens are obliged in conscience not to follow civil authorities?
- When civil authorities promote individual freedom at the expense of societal order.
- When the directives of civil authorities are contrary to the demands of the moral order. (correct)
- When civil authorities interfere with personal financial matters.
- When civil authorities implement changes to existing cultural traditions.
What does the provided text state about the Church's mission?
What does the provided text state about the Church's mission?
When should citizens prioritize obedience to God over obedience to civil authorities?
When should citizens prioritize obedience to God over obedience to civil authorities?
What principle is emphasized when citizens work with civil authority to build society?
What principle is emphasized when citizens work with civil authority to build society?
What is the primary role of Filipino citizens in the progress and welfare of their society?
What is the primary role of Filipino citizens in the progress and welfare of their society?
In what specific area does the Church have a mission to safeguard the moral stance of society?
In what specific area does the Church have a mission to safeguard the moral stance of society?
What is the main idea conveyed by the quote 'We must obey God rather than men' in the context of civic engagement?
What is the main idea conveyed by the quote 'We must obey God rather than men' in the context of civic engagement?
What guides the means the Church may use in its mission?
What guides the means the Church may use in its mission?
As members of society, what right is emphasized in the text regarding societal development?
As members of society, what right is emphasized in the text regarding societal development?
What does the phrase "safeguarding the moral stance of our society" imply about the role of individuals and institutions?
What does the phrase "safeguarding the moral stance of our society" imply about the role of individuals and institutions?
How does the text reconcile the roles of citizens and civil authorities in building up society?
How does the text reconcile the roles of citizens and civil authorities in building up society?
What is the likely consequence of citizens failing to engage in societal activities and contribute to the development of their society?
What is the likely consequence of citizens failing to engage in societal activities and contribute to the development of their society?
Which of the following situations best exemplifies a citizen acting according to the principle 'We must obey God rather than men'?
Which of the following situations best exemplifies a citizen acting according to the principle 'We must obey God rather than men'?
How can the Church's mission to pass moral judgments in political matters impact society?
How can the Church's mission to pass moral judgments in political matters impact society?
What does it mean for the Church’s means to be 'in accord with the Gospel'?
What does it mean for the Church’s means to be 'in accord with the Gospel'?
How is acting in good conscience related to following the directives of civil authorities?
How is acting in good conscience related to following the directives of civil authorities?
How should citizens balance their duty to work with civil authorities with their right to conscience?
How should citizens balance their duty to work with civil authorities with their right to conscience?
Flashcards
Civic Duty
Civic Duty
As Filipino citizens, it is essential to participate in the duties and responsibilities of our society.
Societal Development Participation
Societal Development Participation
Citizens have the right to participate in the plans and goals for the development of society.
Building Society Together
Building Society Together
Duty of citizens to work with civil authority for building up society in a spirit of truth, justice, solidarity, and freedom.
Church's Moral Judgement
Church's Moral Judgement
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Conscience and Civil Directives
Conscience and Civil Directives
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Obey God rather than Men
Obey God rather than Men
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Study Notes
- As Filipino citizens, there is a duty to participate in the responsibilities of society.
- Engagement in societal activities is a right
- There is a right to take part in the development of society.
- As members of the church, you are invited to participate in safeguarding society's moral stance.
- Part of the Church's mission is "to pass moral judgments even in matters related to politics, whenever the fundamental rights of man or the salvation of souls requires it."
- The Church can use means in accord with the Gospel for the welfare of all men according to the diversity of times and circumstances (CCC 2246).
- Citizens have a duty to work with civil authority for building up society in a spirit of truth, justice, solidarity, and freedom (CCC 2255).
- Citizens are obliged in conscience not to follow directives of civil authorities when contrary to demands of the moral order (CCC 2256).
- Obey God rather than men (Acts 5:29).
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