The Natural Moral Law Lesson 4: The Voice from Above

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What is the primary purpose of laws in human society?

To maintain social order and stability
To enforce authority and power
To provide a sense of morality
To orient our activities towards our ultimate end (correct)

What is the Eternal Law, according to Prummers' Moral Theology?

The plan of God that includes the physical and moral orders of the universe (correct)
A natural law that is known through reason
A human-made law that governs society
A set of moral principles guiding human behavior

What is the main characteristic of Natural Law?

It is a set of moral principles that are culturally relative
It is a human-made law that changes over time
It is a divinely revealed law
It is our participation of the Eternal Law, known through reason (correct)

What is the result of laws that contradict the Eternal Law?

They cease to be laws (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of norms in human society?

To aid individuals in realizing their person and the purpose of their life (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the Natural Law and the Eternal Law?

The Natural Law is our participation of the Eternal Law (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the Natural Law that makes it applicable to all human beings?

It is impressed in our reason and binds all human beings without exception (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of observing the Natural Law?

Peace and happiness (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the penalties that follow the violation of the Natural Law?

To restore the disorder caused by sin and to deter humans from evil (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Natural Law directing creatures towards?

Their end in accordance with their nature (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the Natural Law that makes it unchangeable?

Its immutability (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of the Natural Law as classified by its promulgation?

Natural Physical laws that govern irrational creatures (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the Human Law?

To promote the common good and public order (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Eternal Law?

A law that is divinely revealed and eternal (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of the Revealed Law?

The Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the category of law that deals with online libel?

Human Positive Law (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should we do with Philippine Laws that go against the Natural Moral Law?

Propose amendments to align with the Natural Moral Law (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the subdivision of Human Law that deals with laws enacted by the Church?

Ecclesiastical Law (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of moral laws in the formation of conscience?

To express typical patterns of moral behavior and human values (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of Natural Moral Law represent?

A harmony of Divine Law and human language (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge in determining good and evil?

It is keenly adjoined in its socio-cultural context (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Natural Moral Law in our lives?

It acts as a constant and reliable point of reference (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of moral laws in our moral development?

To help in the formation of conscience (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of Thanos' statement in the Avengers movie?

Killing half of all living creatures is morally wrong (B) Signup and view all the answers