Final Exam Theology

review for final exam wednesday may 21

theology of the body

the purpose of our existence, and call to love like God loves being, revealed through our bodies.

sacrementality of the body

the ability of the body to reveal the person and make God’s invisible love visible.

love

decision to will the good of another person

lust

sexual desire apart from the love of God

naked without shame

nakedness with the intention of innocence and pure freedom

communion of persons

persons all created in the image of God, meant to love one another

original nakedness

the first experience of Adam and Eve when they were naked without shame

chastity

a virtue that frees us from the selfish attitude of others

Utilitarianism

using people for ones own gain. Pleasure>pain

personalistic norm

that humans deserve love, and treated with nothing less

free love

not controlled by another person

total love

love not holding you back

faithful love

love that is committed

fruitful love

love that is life giving

conscience

the judgment we use to determine if an action is right or wrong.

objective truth

reality apart from our opinions

vocation

a calling from God to live a life of holiness

discernment

listening to the voice of God through prayer and counsel of others