Theology and the Nature of Faith

Concepts and definitions related to theology, reason, and St. Thomas Aquinas's proofs for existence.

Theology

Faith seeking understanding

Faith

Choosing to believe in something you cannot see

Divine Revelation

God showing humanity who He is.

Catechism of the Catholic Church

book containing all of the teachings of the church

Reason

Intellectual capacity to know the truth

Transcendent

Something that is above human capabilities

St.Thomas Aquinas

Theologian, philosopher, priest, saint, doctor of the church, who emphasized Faith + Reason

First Cause

The argument that nothing causes itse;f so there had to be an uncaused first cause

First Mover

The argument that everything that moves had to be put in motion so there had to be something that set things in motion

First Architect

The argument that there had to be an architect to move and manage everything so that life could be made