Theological Anthropology and Moral Responsibility

Agapic Love

Selfless, unconditional love for others. (st.Augustine)

Behaviorism

Psychological approach focusing on observable behaviors, as per Skinner.

Socialization

Process of learning societal norms, defined by Durkheim.

faith

The theological virtue by which one believes in all that God has said and revealed to man and that the Church proposes for belief.

hope virtue

we desire, and with steadfast trust await from God, eternal life and the graces to merit it.

charity

The theological virtue by which we love God above all things for his own sake, and our neighbor as ourselves for the love of God.

prudence virtue

practical wisdom; responsible decision-making

justice virtue

the virtue that consists in giving God and neighbor what they deserve (what they're "due")

fortitude

courage in facing difficulties

temperance

(n) moderation, self-control, esp. regarding alcohol or other desires or pleasures; total abstinence from alcohol

Imago Dei

The belief that humans are created in God's image.

Stewards of Creation

Humans' responsibility to care for the environment.

Capacity for Reason

Ability to think critically and make decisions.

Free Will

The power to choose actions independently.

Determinism

The theory that all events are determined by prior causes.(pierre simone laplace)

Classical Conditioning

Learning process through association, demonstrated by Pavlov.

Natural Law

Moral principles inherent in human nature. (aristotle, ideas expanded upon by John Locke)

Theological Virtues

Faith, hope, and charity; foundational virtues in theology.

Cardinal Virtues

Prudence, justice, fortitude, temperance; essential moral virtues.

Original Sin

The fallen state of human nature inherited from Adam.

Mortal Sin

Grave sin that leads to separation from God.

Venial Sin

Less serious sin that does not break relationship with God.

Types of Sin

Includes personal, social, and sins of omission.