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What is one way in which Christian faith influences the moral life of Filipino Christians?
What is one way in which Christian faith influences the moral life of Filipino Christians?
How does the Christ of the Gospels impact Filipino Christians' moral attitudes?
How does the Christ of the Gospels impact Filipino Christians' moral attitudes?
What role do the Gospel stories of Christ play in shaping Filipino Christians' moral lives?
What role do the Gospel stories of Christ play in shaping Filipino Christians' moral lives?
How do Filipino Christians' affections get inspired according to the text?
How do Filipino Christians' affections get inspired according to the text?
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What does the text suggest is formed under the sacramental influence of the sacraments?
What does the text suggest is formed under the sacramental influence of the sacraments?
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How does faith call for a consistent life commitment according to the text?
How does faith call for a consistent life commitment according to the text?
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What is considered a 'school' that helps form Filipino Christians' affections?
What is considered a 'school' that helps form Filipino Christians' affections?
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What does faith become through moral life and works of charity?
What does faith become through moral life and works of charity?
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Study Notes
Conscience
- Conscience is understood as an inner voice that guides us in moral life, summoning us to love the good and avoid evil.
- Obeying conscience is a moral obligation, and it is our dignity; we will be judged according to it.
- Freedom of conscience carries a corresponding duty to respect the same freedom in others.
- Moral obligation does not destroy authentic freedom but rather guides our thoughts, words, and deeds towards true freedom.
Formation of Conscience
- Conscience is not automatic, but rather it is shaped gradually through experiences, family, friends, school, and other factors.
- Forming a right conscience is essential, especially in situations with difficult choices and legitimate differences among Catholics.
- Education of conscience is a lifelong task that requires enlightenment and information.
- Forming a conscience of a disciple of Christ involves Christ's spirit, prayer, attending to the Word of God, and teachings of the Church.
The Challenge of Following Christ
- The Catholic Church in the Philippines has consistently influenced social awareness and concern for justice and the poor.
- Despite efforts to address poverty and social injustice, Philippine society still presents glaring contradictions, including graft and corruption, and exploitation of natural resources.
- The persistence of social ills has led to widespread confusion over the role of Christian faith in moral matters.
Faith and Morality
- Christian faith and moral life are not identical, but faith makes a radical difference in the moral life of Filipino Christians.
- Faith influences moral life in three ways:
- Providing reasons for acting in a Christian way
- Developing attitudes and dispositions of Christ
- Inspiring "Christ-like" affections
- Faith gives rise to and calls for a consistent life commitment, and through moral life, especially works of charity, faith becomes a confession and witness before God and neighbors.
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Explore the influence of The Catholic Church in the Philippines on social awareness, justice, and concern for the poor. Delve into the challenges faced by the Church in addressing poverty and social injustice amidst societal contradictions.
