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What captures the uniqueness of a human person?
What captures the uniqueness of a human person?
The image of God.
Which of the following are true about the human being?
Which of the following are true about the human being?
What is the greatest obstacle to authentic human freedom?
What is the greatest obstacle to authentic human freedom?
Sin.
What must personal freedom be rooted in?
What must personal freedom be rooted in?
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What are the two levels of freedom?
What are the two levels of freedom?
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What is the conscience according to the content?
What is the conscience according to the content?
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The capacity of conscience is the tendency to do _____
The capacity of conscience is the tendency to do _____
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Match the following types of conscience with their definitions:
Match the following types of conscience with their definitions:
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Invincible ignorance means a person is culpable for their actions.
Invincible ignorance means a person is culpable for their actions.
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Which of the following describes sin according to the text?
Which of the following describes sin according to the text?
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Study Notes
The Human Person
- We are created in the image of God. This affirms the dignity and sacredness of all people.
- Human beings are rational and relational. We are directed to others and have a sense of belonging.
- Human beings are embodied spirits, inseparable from their bodies and spirits.
- Human beings are historical subjects, subject to time and change. We are morally culpable and deserve respect.
- All persons are equal but uniquely original.
Authentic Human Freedom
- Authentic freedom is the freedom from everything that opposes our true self-becoming with others.
- It is rooted in reason and will.
- It is rooted in the Imago Dei or image of God.
Impediments and Obstacles to Authentic Human Freedom
- Biological - abusive use of substances
- Psychological – prejudice, judgement, bias
- Social Pressure - economic, political, and cultural obstacles
Threats to Freedom From Outside the Human Person
- Subhuman living conditions
- Inhuman working conditions
- Exploitation
Threats to Freedom From Within the Human Person
- Ignorance
- Uncontrolled passions
The Greatest Obstacle to Freedom is Sin
- Sin is an offense against reason.
- Sin is an offense against love.
- Sin enslaves us.
Levels of Temptation
- Sensual desire - basic needs, nature of a person
- Desire of power - the desire to possess everything
- Desire of fame - obsessed in making everyone like us
Levels of Freedom
- Freedom of self-determination (basic or inner freedom) acknowledges limits but strives to go further.
- Freedom of choice - the ability to choose between options.
- Freedom is not choosing what we want, but choosing what is good.
Conscience
- Conscience is a person's moral faculty. It is ours and God's voice, urging us to love God, ourselves, and our neighbors.
- Con(with) Science(scienta) = Knowledge
Senses of Conscience
- As a capacity - a tendency to do good.
- As a process - the process of discovering the good.
- As a judgement - "I must do" in particular situations.
Conscience vs Super Ego
- Conscience is the voice of God living within us.
- Super ego is the ego of another person which urges us to follow and do these things just to impress someone or not lose someone we love.
Categories of Conscience
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Certain conscience - decides without fear, an act is lawful or unlawful.
- Correct or true conscience - conforms to what is objectively right. Example: A learner saw that a college student left their phone, so he ran after them.
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Erroneous conscience - errs because of false principles.
- Lax conscience - inclined to judge something truthful when, in fact, it is sinful. Example: A young teacher wants to be close to his students, so he decided to go out and drink the night away!
- Scrupulous conscience - opposite of lax, where they think good is evil. Example: A girl went to the priest and asked for forgiveness because she reads Harry Potter. She believes it is against the Church due to the witchcraft and wizard stuff.
- Doubtful conscience - unsure of one's moral judgement. Example: Before submitting grades to the registrar, she notices that a student failed an exam. She feels bad. She wants her to pass, however, she did not pass her tasks. She is perplexed.
Autonomy of Conscience
- STA - the individual must follow their conscience because God is the ultimate judge.
- DIGNITATIS - a person is bound to follow their conscience, however, they are not forced to act contrary to their conscience.
Ignorance
- Invincible ignorance - the moral subject is not responsible for the erroneous judgement and is not culpable.
- Vincible ignorance - culpable for the evil that one commits.
Rationalization
- Making evil actions acceptable.
Sin and Grace
- Sin - offense of reason.
Biblical Responses to Sin
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Old Testament
- Sin is seen as the transgression of God's law and will.
- A forgetfulness and turning away from Him.
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New Testament
- Ungrateful desertion of the Lord.
- Offense against love.
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Roman Catholic Church
- Sin enslaves.
- Sin is a sickness.
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This quiz explores the concepts of human dignity, the essence of authentic freedom, and the various impediments that can hinder our true self-becoming. Understand the factors that undermine freedom, including biological, psychological, and social pressures. Delve into the importance of recognizing each person's unique dignity and the role of the Imago Dei in shaping our freedom.
