theo 11/4

Long before time had a name, reality itself was divided into 16 parallel worlds known as realms(similar concept to the 9 realms in Marvel). All of these realms rested on a plain of existence called the Ethereal divide, and existed to enable or represent a balance of nature, and that of good and evil. The very first of the realms to be created was the Realm of Oni and Dragon(also known as the First Realm). The two races were elemental beings, respectively humanoid demons and mythical flying reptiles, whom also respectively had the powers to destroy what is created, and create something new out of nothing with their abilities. Other than them, the realm was also home to tribes of human dragon hunters whose culture revolves around killing and exploiting dragons for their powers just for glory. The conflicting nature of the Oni and Dragon caused them to clash frequently, until a man who was half Oni and Dragon(in human like form) decided to bring balance to their elements(entwined with the forces of good and evil which needed balance) by creating a new realm called Ninjago, which was full of life and magic. The First Spinjitzu Master was known to don the Golden Dragon Armor and the Dragonbone Sword, the latter is capable of elemental absorption. He also commanded one of the most powerful dragons in the First Realm, the Firstbourne Dragon, an entity who was capable of wielding all four elements of creation.

4th commandment

4th commandment

honor thy father and mother (applies to all forms of human authority)

what is liberty

• god-given power, rooted in reason and will), to perform deliberate actions

  • reason why sin = evil against human dignity

authority

person/institution with the god-given power+right to give orders and enforce obedience

family

• definition: man + woman united in marriage, form basic cell of society

• ends: goods of spouses + procreation/education of children (including provision of spiritual + spiritual needs)

• christian “revolution”: marriage for love, not social gain; families called to follow 4thC and model the holy family

• limits: authority of the family NOT absolute + can be taken by the state in cases of serious neglect; must respect the laws made by church + state

state

• definition: legal + recognized civil governing authority

• ends: create just laws promoting the common good, natural law, and protection of the family and church

• christian “revolution”: government for the people, not the ruler; called leaders to model christ’s servant-leadership (🙂), ends cult of emperors

• limits: authority not absolute —> civil disobedience/toleration of evil; state cannot redefine/destroy marriage or impose beliefs upon church…

church

• definition: supernatural community established by christ, led by legitimate hierarchy united in a common faith

• ends: provides for the spiritual needs of humanity by guiding it in the truth to its heavenly homeland

• christian “revolution”: church distinct from state; religion does not function merely to prop up the ruling class

• limits: cannot impose faith on the family or state (🙂)

libertarianism stance on liberty/authority

freedom is the goal in and of itself, to be granted by society as long as one’s actions do not hurt another

catholic social teaching’s stance on liberty/authority

freedom = great good yet implies responsibilities since it should be used to lead us to the good (gov should uphold freedom + check abuses)

totalitarian stance on liberty/authority

no

in what way does person exercise their proper right to worship god in truth and in freedom?

• religious liberty must be respected and upheld within due limits by the state

• all are bound to seek and embrace the truth about god, for catholics this includes the universal call to evangelization

what is the toleration of evil

• state decides to permit evil by not regulating nor punishing smaller vices, while also not approving of them

  • justifiable because human law is limited in its ability to regulate and could possibly bring forth more harm through taking of a greater good (freedom of privacy, overregulation)

  • in this way, the state models god, who tolerates certain evils (see parable of wheat and tares)

civil disobedience? when justifiable?

gandhi. mlk. yes.

• grave violation of rights

• negotiation exhausted

• oppressed movement must strengthen with as much aid as possible

true nature of marriage + how can it be known by reason?

marriage = lifelong, exclusive bond between man and woman (oriented to good of couple and children)

by reason we know only man and woman can create child; exclusivity avoids uncertainty abt parents and undue rivalry in family

how does scripture promote marriage and family?

• scripture begins + ends w/marriage

• used as an analogy of the love of god for human beings; jesus was born into a family

why should the state care about upholding the true nature of marriage?

marriage + family linked to the common good, since family values constitute the foundation of social life (initiation to life in society)

define personal and social sin

p: sin committed by the individual

s: sin involving victims

every personal sin has a social effect to some degree (must consider how our actions or failures impact others)

do individuals have the obligation to stand against social sin/structures of sin?

individuals must work to overcome these, as cannot follow them on excuse of following orders (loyalty to god triumphs all)…

how does church view culture? what is genuine culture?

• church acts to inform, not destroy culture

• in cases where cultural acts are serious violations of the natural moral law, others called to work against unjust cultural practices

cultural relativism

• idea that a culture can never critique another (culture determines right from wrong)

• opposed by the church since moral law is objective (spans beyond culture