Unit III: Genuine Freedom and Human Dignity

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What does genuine moral autonomy imply according to the passage?

  • Complete independence from divine influence
  • Rejection of divine moral law
  • Participation in God's command (correct)
  • Creation of moral norms based on society

What is indicated by the command 'But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat'?

  • Human independence in moral knowledge
  • The impossibility of understanding good and evil
  • The initial lack of personal moral knowledge (correct)
  • Divine limitation of human freedom

According to the passage, how is the intersection of human freedom and God's law described?

  • As an irrelevant aspect of moral life
  • As man's free obedience to God (correct)
  • As an imposition on human will
  • As a necessary conflict of interests

What misconception about obedience to God is addressed in the passage?

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What is presented as a source of knowledge for man according to the text?

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What is the basis for a person's genuine exercise of freedom?

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According to the content, what begins the journey toward freedom?

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What does freedom ultimately allow a person to do, according to the content?

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What did God command regarding the tree of knowledge of good and evil?

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What does the content imply about man's ability to discern good and evil?

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What is indicated as essential to perfect freedom?

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How is the intrinsic goodness of man exercised?

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What happens when one begins to choose good actions, according to the content?

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What can be concluded about genuine freedom according to the content?

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How is dignity associated with freedom in the content?

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What does the example of Mother Teresa illustrate in the context of genuine freedom?

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What is meant by the statement that man's body becomes the temple of the Holy Spirit?

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In the pursuit of the good, what is expected of a human according to the content?

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What does the term 'genuine freedom' emphasize in the context provided?

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What is the primary call made to humanity in terms of their freedom?

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How should individuals treat others as per the understanding of freedom and dignity?

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What does the natural moral law represent in terms of its origin?

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What is the significance of man being 'in the power of his own counsel'?

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What does the phrase 'rightful autonomy' refer to in this context?

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What role does personal moral action play in relation to the likeness of God?

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How does the moral law relate to human law according to the content?

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What does having 'autonomy of earthly realities' imply for humanity?

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What does the Council's explanation of 'genuine freedom' entail?

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What principle lies at the heart of the moral life according to the content?

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What is the relationship between human freedom and God's moral law?

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What do some contemporary cultural tendencies suggest regarding freedom and law?

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What role does Divine Revelation play in understanding moral truths according to the content?

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How do some trends of thought view the origin of moral norms?

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What does the text imply about the notion of moral autonomy?

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What is stated about God in relation to human-made laws in some currents of thought?

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How is the understanding of moral norms described in relation to the Second Vatican Council?

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What conclusion can be drawn about current ethical debates as described in the content?

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Genuine Freedom

The ability to make choices that are good and align with our God-given dignity.

Dignity

The inherent worth and value of a person, given by God's creation.

Freedom Towards the Good

The state of being free from external constraints, but also from internal desires that might conflict with God's will.

Dignity and Freedom: Relationship to Others

The understanding that our actions have the potential to impact others' dignity. We should treat others with respect.

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God's Presence in Man

The understanding that God is present in every human being, making them holy and sacred.

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Becoming Like God

The act of becoming more like God by choosing good actions and embracing our God-given dignity.

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God's Sole Right to Life

The belief that life is a gift from God and only God has the right to take it away.

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Baptism and the Holy Spirit

The spiritual transformation through baptism, where we become children of God and our bodies become temples of the Holy Spirit.

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Christian Freedom

The ability to make choices and act independently, but with an understanding of and obedience to God's law.

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False Autonomy

A false sense of freedom that rejects God's law and claims independence in defining good and evil.

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Obedience to God's Law

The capacity to freely choose to obey God's will, recognizing it as a source of true freedom.

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Natural Reason and Divine Revelation

The understanding that true freedom comes from participating in God's wisdom, not from defining it ourselves.

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Intersecting Freedom & Law

The idea that human freedom is not opposed to God's law but rather intersects with it in a mutually beneficial way.

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The Precedence of the Good

The principle that in exercising freedom, individuals should prioritize choices that contribute to the well-being of themselves and others.

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Responsibility for Actions

The understanding that each person is ultimately accountable for their actions and decisions, both consciously and unconsciously.

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Intrinsic Goodness of Man

The inherent capacity for goodness that exists within every human being.

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Election Toward the Good

The process of aligning oneself with God's will and being actively aware of the obligation to uphold one's own dignity.

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Human freedom and God's law

The moral law given by God sets limits on human freedom, guiding it towards good.

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Doing God-like Actions

The ability to choose and perform actions that reflect love, compassion, mercy, and forgiveness, which are considered God-like qualities.

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Freedom as the Ability to Choose the Good

The fundamental understanding that freedom is not merely the absence of restrictions, but the ability to choose the good, which ultimately leads to greater freedom.

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Fulfillment in accepting God's law

True freedom finds its fulfillment in accepting and following God's law, which is designed for our good.

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God's good intention

God, as the source of all good, knows what's best for us and offers this good through his commandments.

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God's law protects freedom

God's law doesn't restrict freedom; it protects and promotes it, ensuring it's directed towards good.

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Modern ethical views on freedom

Some modern ethical views suggest a conflict between freedom and law, arguing that individuals should determine good and evil.

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Freedom creating values

These views propose that freedom can 'create values,' making truth a product of human choice.

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Freedom's absolute sovereignty

This perspective elevates freedom to absolute sovereignty, where it becomes the ultimate authority.

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Vatican Council II and moral dialogue

The Vatican Council II encouraged dialogue with modern culture, emphasizing the rational and universal nature of natural moral law.

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Natural Moral Law

God's law that is inscribed on our hearts and discoverable by reason.

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Rightful Autonomy

The power to govern ourselves and make decisions about our lives, reflecting God's entrustment of creation to us.

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Autonomy of Earthly Realities

The idea that creation has its own inherent order and value that we discover and respect.

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Moral Law's Origin

The moral law originates from God but is also accessible through our own reason.

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Reason's Role in Morality

Our reasoning powers are a gift from God, not a source of creating our own morality.

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Moral Acts and Self-Perfection

By acting morally, we grow closer to God and develop our God-given potential.

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Seeking God for Perfection

Though we have the ability to choose, ultimately our perfection comes from seeking God.

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Study Notes

Unit III: Called to the Fullness of Life

  • Lesson A: Genuine Freedom: The Pursuit of the Good

Real-life Situation

  • Trisha dislikes Benjamin and creates a fake social media account to spread rumours.
  • Trisha understands she can do this, but feels uneasy about it.
  • Trisha's actions reflect a problematic understanding of freedom.

Research

  • How do people of the student's age express their freedom?
  • Positive and negative expressions of freedom must be identified.

Analysis

  • Freedom as Expression of Dignity: God's Image and Likeness in Man.
  • Freedom is anchored in human dignity, reflecting God’s image.
  • Freedom is achieved and perfected in God, emphasizing faithfulness to one’s dignity.

True Freedom

  • True freedom is for the good.
  • People are expected to choose the good in actions.

Genuine Freedom

  • Genuine freedom must be emphasized.
  • It leads to awareness of fidelity to one's dignity, lost through sin.
  • Striving to be 'like-God'.
  • The more one aligns with God’s likeness, the more human they become.

Example of Holiness

  • Mother Teresa embodies Christian freedom through acts of service (e.g., helping others).

Dignity and Freedom (God's Presence in Man)

  • Man's life originates with God.
  • God decides on the continuation of a person's life.
  • Through Christ's blood, man is acceptable before God.
  • Baptism makes humans God's children, thus the temple of the Holy Spirit.
  • God's presence makes people holy and sacred.

Freedom and Respect

  • People should treat each other with respect and regard for God's presence.
  • All people are equal before God based on their dignity.

Creation and Faithfulness

  • Creation arose from God’s unconditional and undying love.
  • Faithfulness is a response to God’s overflowing love.
  • Recognition of one’s own and others’ dignity is essential for exercising genuine freedom.

Responsibility for Freedom

  • Good must take precedence in navigating freedom.
  • Individuals are responsible for their choices, regardless of their potential consequences.

Intrinsic Goodness and Freedom

  • Human goodness is exercised using free will and intellect.
  • Choosing the good reflects awareness of God’s call and faithfulness to one’s dignity.
  • Moral perfection is essential for attaining God’s grace and salvation.

Freedom, Dignity, and Faithfulness

  • Freedom allows choosing the good and remaining faithful to dignity.

The Ability to Choose

  • Freedom is the ability to be faithful to one's dignity.
  • Choosing good actions (e.g., love, compassion, forgiveness) is part of freedom.

Freedom and Law

  • The tree of knowledge/good and evil: God commands no eating of the tree.
  • This sets the boundaries of freedom.
  • Freedom must respect God’s moral law, fully manifested in the acceptance of this law.
  • God's law protects and promotes freedom, not restrict it.

Doctrine and Human Freedom

  • The right to determine good and evil is granted to individuals and groups.
  • Freedom is superior to the truth.
  • Freedom claims a moral autonomy that amounts to absolute sovereignty.

Dialogue with Modern Culture

  • Second Vatican Council encourages dialogue with modern culture.
  • Rational and understandable presentation of moral norms is emphasized.

Dependence of Reason

  • Some people deny dependence of reason upon God’s wisdom and Divine Revelation.
  • They claim reason has complete sovereignty over moral norms.

God's Counsel and Freedom

  • God granted humans the power to act autonomously.
  • By acting freely, people can pursue perfection and closeness to God.

The Task of Dominion and Responsibility

  • Humans have the responsibility to take dominion over the world under God's command.
  • Every person and community has their own autonomy.
  • People discover, utilize, and order earthly realities according to their own values.

Perfection and Personal Responsibility

  • Perfection of self means taking personal responsibility.
  • Acting in accordance with one's intelligence and will, mirroring God's nature.

Moral Life and Rightful Autonomy

  • Moral life is rooted in God-given, rightful human autonomy.
  • Moral laws come from God, validated by natural reason..

Autonomy and Moral Norms

  • Genuine autonomy does not deny God’s law, but recognizes its source and guidance.
  • Man's own reason participates in God's wisdom in forming moral norms.

Moral Autonomy and Obedience to God

  • Genuine moral autonomy is not different from complying with God's moral law.
  • Obeying God is part of exercising freedom and moral responsibility.

Freedom and the Tree of Knowledge

  • God's prohibition of eating from the tree of knowledge demonstrates man’s need for God's guidance and knowledge about good and evil.
  • Natural reason and Divine Revelation provide the framework for understanding God’s moral will and achieving true freedom.

Applying Knowledge Practically

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  • Students must describe and capture the sense of freedom that is important in their age.
  • Arguments for and imperfections surrounding this sense of freedom must be examined.
  • Relevant Christian concepts from the previous presentation can be used to perfect this freedom.

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