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What does the term 'conscience' primarily refer to?
What does the term 'conscience' primarily refer to?
- An inherited intuition about morality.
- An inner sense of right or wrong. (correct)
- A set of established rules of conduct.
- A shared moral code among a group.
What distinguishes Antecedent Conscience from Consequent Conscience?
What distinguishes Antecedent Conscience from Consequent Conscience?
- Antecedent Conscience applies moral judgment before an action, while Consequent Conscience evaluates after the action. (correct)
- Antecedent Conscience is formed by external influences, while Consequent Conscience originates internally.
- Antecedent Conscience is always certain, while Consequent Conscience is always doubtful.
- Antecedent Conscience evaluates past acts, while Consequent Conscience anticipates future actions.
What is a characteristic of Certain Conscience?
What is a characteristic of Certain Conscience?
- It is always influenced by external factors.
- It has no fear of making an error in judgment. (correct)
- It involves second-guessing moral decisions.
- It frequently leads to erroneous conclusions.
Which of the following is an example of Erroneous Conscience?
Which of the following is an example of Erroneous Conscience?
How can one effectively form their conscience according to the content provided?
How can one effectively form their conscience according to the content provided?
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Conscience
Conscience
The inner voice that judges the morality of our actions based on our understanding of right and wrong.
Antecedent Conscience
Antecedent Conscience
A judgment about the morality of an action before it is done.
Consequent Conscience
Consequent Conscience
A judgment about the morality of an action after it is done.
Certain Conscience
Certain Conscience
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Doubtful Conscience
Doubtful Conscience
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Study Notes
Conscience Definition
- Conscience is part of our thinking ability.
- Derived from Latin "cum alia scientia," meaning application of knowledge to a specific individual.
- Conscience is the inner sense of right and wrong conduct, motivating right action.
- It's a moral obligation or reasoned judgment determining good or evil.
- Conscience isn't a rule, but affirmation of right conduct.
Types of Conscience
Antecedent/Consequent
- Antecedent Conscience: Judges an action before it's performed.
- Consequent Conscience: Evaluates an action after it's committed or omitted.
Certain/Doubtful
- Certain Conscience: Judges without fear of error.
- Doubtful Conscience: Uncertain about the morality of an act.
Right/Erroneous
- Right Conscience: Identifies good as good and evil as evil.
- Erroneous Conscience: Misjudges something good as evil, or evil as good.
Forming Conscience
- Conscience development requires Christ's guidance and Holy Spirit.
- Learning from Christ's life/teachings found in the Bible and Church is vital.
- Prayer, engaging with God's Word, and Church teachings are crucial components.
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Description
This quiz explores the definition of conscience, its various types, and how it develops. Learn about antecedent and consequent conscience, as well as certain and doubtful conscience. Test your knowledge on moral obligations and the distinction between right and erroneous conscience.
