Moral Issues Units 1, 2, and 3

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Original justice

The state of Adam and Eve before the fall, in which they were in perfect harmony with God and each other

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Natural law

The understanding of what is right and wrong that is given by God and is inherent in human nature

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Moral law

The set of principles that governs the relationships between God and people, and between people with each other

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Amoral

Unconcerned with rightness or wrongness, lacking a moral sense

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Immoral

Not conforming to accepted standards of morality

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Moral choice

The act of choosing to do what is right

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Three-font principle

The consideration of the object, intention, and circumstance of an action in determining its morality

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The great commandment

The commandment to love God with one's whole heart, soul, mind, and strength

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Sin of commission

A sin that results from one's choices and actions

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Sin of omission

A sin that results from not doing what one should do

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Moral culpability

The extent of responsibility for an immoral act

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Social sin

The way personal sin affects other people and society as a whole

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Canon law

The set of laws and regulations that guide beliefs and actions within the Catholic Church

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Mortal sin

Serious sins that damage one's relationship with God and require repentance

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Divine law

God's will as revealed through creation and divine revelation

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Beatitude

A state of blessedness, prosperity, and abundance

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Venial sin

Less serious sins that do not sever one's relationship with God but still require repentance

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Seven deadly sins

Lust, pride, greed, gluttony, sloth, wrath, and envy; vices that lead to other sins

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Antidotes

Virtues that counteract the seven deadly sins and promote moral goodness

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Sin in the Old and New Testaments

Examples of sins found in the Old and New Testaments of the Bible

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Etiology

The story or explanation of the cause or origin of something

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Justification

The state of being made righteous or justified in the eyes of God

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Concupiscence

The tendency of all people towards sin due to the effects of original sin

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Social justice

The pursuit of fairness and equality in society, ensuring that essential human needs and rights are protected

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Morality

The principles and values that guide right and wrong behavior

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Perjury

The act of lying under oath

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Blasphemy

Speaking, acting, or thinking offensively about the Holy Trinity or saints

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Adulation

Excessive flattery or praise

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Parable

A short story with a religious message that uses everyday images to convey deeper truths

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Mammon

An Aramaic term for wealth and material possessions

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Conscience

The inner voice guided by reason and Divine Law that helps us judge the morality of our actions

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Profanity

Speaking disrespectfully about something sacred or using offensive language

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Social doctrine

The teachings of the Church on dignity, solidarity, peace, justice, and other social matters

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Commutative justice

The type of justice that calls for fairness and equality in agreements and transactions

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Idolatry

The worship of people or things that are meant for God alone

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Boasting

Excessively proud talk about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities

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Sabbath

The seventh day of rest after the creation of the world, observed as a day of worship and rest

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Envy

Resentment or jealousy towards others' possessions or qualities

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Greed

An excessive desire for wealth or possessions beyond what is needed

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Detraction

The unnecessary revelation of harmful truths about someone's reputation

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Johannine writings

The Gospel of John and the three letters of John in the New Testament

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Sacrilege

The abuse or desecration of something that is dedicated to God

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Calumny

The act of ruining another person's reputation by lying or spreading false rumors

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Slander

The act of making false spoken statements that damage another person's reputation

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Reparation

The act of repairing a broken relationship or making amends for a wrong done

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Prostitution

The act of providing sexual services in exchange for money or goods

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Corporal works of mercy

Actions that respond to people's physical and material needs, showing respect for human dignity

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Conciliar

Something that is connected with an official council of the Church

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Superstition

The belief in supernatural powers or forces that are not from God, often leading to false practices

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Solidarity

The union of heart and mind with the poor, powerless, and those facing injustice, promoting social justice

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Magic

The belief in the use of supernatural powers or forces from a source other than God

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Divination

The seeking of power and knowledge from supernatural means other than God

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Providence

God's divine care, guidance, and protection over all creation

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Simony

The buying or selling of something spiritual, such as sacraments or religious offices

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Just War Doctrine

The set of criteria that determine when a war is morally permissible

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Sacredness of life

The belief in the inherent value and dignity of every human life

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Fifth Commandment

The commandment that states, 'Thou shalt not kill,' emphasizing the sanctity of human life

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Church view on abortion

The belief that the right to life of an unborn baby is of greater value than a woman's right to choose abortion

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Church view on euthanasia

The belief that euthanasia is a false solution and that one should trust in God until natural death

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Article 41

The article that addresses the importance of taking care of one's health in relation to the Fifth Commandment

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Chastity

The virtue that involves integrating one's sexuality into the total person in a morally upright way

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God's intention for marriage

The belief that marriage should be a faithful, lifelong, and loving union open to the gift of new life

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Cardinal Virtues

The four virtues of prudence, justice, temperance, and fortitude that are foundational to moral living

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Grace

The free gift of God's loving and active presence in our lives, enabling us to live according to His will

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Sacramental graces

The specific gifts and graces that are received through each of the sacraments

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Special graces

Charisms or spiritual gifts that are given to individuals for the benefit of the community

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Theological Virtues

The three virtues of faith, hope, and love that enable us to live in relationship with God

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Soul

The spiritual principle within each person that gives life and makes us like God

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Tithe

The act of donating a portion of one's income to the Church and charitable causes

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Leo XIII

Pope Leo XIII, who defined the teachings of the Catholic Church in relation to modern thinking

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Decalogue

Another name for The Ten Commandments, the foundational moral laws given by God

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Excommunication

A penalty imposed by the Church that prohibits a person from receiving the sacraments due to grave sins

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Fornication

Sexual intercourse between an unmarried man and woman