Theology III - Rush Morality and CST Final Exam Review

Comprehensive practice questions covering theology basics, Cardinal and Theological virtues, Catholic Social Teaching principles, bioethics, and the Rwandan genocide as detailed in lecture review notes.

Why did God give humans free will?

To allow humans to freely choose to love Him and choose the good, as love and virtue would not be genuine without it.

Which Cardinal Virtue is described as the ability to recognize what is right and directs all other virtues?

Prudence

What does the Cardinal Virtue of Fortitude strengthen a person to do?

To resist temptation, conquer fear, and face persecutions through firmness in difficulty and the consistent pursuit of the good.

How are the Theological Virtues of Hope and Charity categorized in relation to the powers of the soul?

They are both categorized as powers of the Will.

What are the three components of a moral act?

The Object (what you are doing), the Intention (why you are doing it), and the Circumstances (the situation surrounding the act).

Define Natural Law.

Moral law written into human nature by God that can be known through reason to help distinguish right from wrong.

What are the three types of acts categorized as Intrinsic Evil?

Acts that are hostile to life itself, acts that violate the integrity of the human person, and acts that are offensive to human dignity.

What is the definition of culture according to the Intro CST notes?

The personality of a society and the totality of a people's traditions, attitudes, customs, and institutions.

What was the purpose of the OT/NT Scripture Search?

To show that Catholic Social Teaching is rooted in both the Old and New Testaments and is biblical, not just modern Church teaching.

What is the difference between Distributive Justice and Legal Justice?

Distributive Justice governs what the greater community owes individuals based on contributions and needs, while Legal Justice governs what individuals owe their country and society.

Compare Charity and Social Justice regarding the needs they address.

Charity responds to immediate needs and symptoms of injustice, whereas Social Justice addresses long-term needs by correcting the root causes of injustice.

What is the foundational principle of the Seven Main Themes of CST?

Life and Dignity of the Human Person

According to the principle of Rights and Responsibilities, what is the essential, fundamental right?

The right to life

Define the 'Consistent Ethic of Life'.

A value system that respects and protects life at every stage 'from womb to tomb,' from the moment of conception to natural death.

What type of stem cell research does the Church support?

Research using adult tissue, umbilical cord, or placenta (collectively called adult stem cells) because they can be obtained without loss of life.

What is the Catholic Church's definition of Euthanasia?

Any act or omission which, of itself by intention, causes death in order to eliminate suffering.

What is the Principle of Subsidiarity?

The moral principle that large organizations or governments should not take over responsibilities that can be administered by individuals and local organizations, but should support them with a focus on the common good.

What is the difference between freedom of worship and freedom of religion?

Freedom of worship is the idea of having set times to worship within church walls, while freedom of religion is the ability to practice religion at all times in public and private.

Why is the family referred to as the 'Domestic Church'?

It is the first place children learn faith and morality, with parents serving as the first teachers of the faith.

In the context of international aid, when can charity become harmful?

When it creates dependency instead of self-sufficiency or when free donated goods destroy local businesses and jobs.

What are the five stages of prejudice, from least extreme to most extreme?

1. Biased attitudes, 2. Acts of Bias, 3. Discrimination, 4. Bias Motivated Violence, 5. Genocide.

Define Xenophobia.

The irrational fear, distrust, or hatred of strangers, foreigners, or anything perceived as foreign.

Which country colonized Rwanda and contributed to the ethnic tensions between the Tutsis and Hutus?

Belgium

In Left to Tell, how many days did Immaculée hide in the bathroom, and approximately how many Tutsis were killed in the genocide?

She hid for 91 days; approximately 800,000 Tutsis were killed.

Who were the RPF and the Interahamwe in the context of the Rwandan genocide?

The RPF (Rwandan Patriotic Front) was the group that ended the genocide; the Interahamwe was the Hutu extremist militia responsible for the killings.