Religion - Sem 2 Exam

Justice

Justice

Is the principle of fairness and moral righteousness, ensuring people are treated equally under laws and ethical standards.

Justice example

An example is allowing someone a fair punishment after commiting a crime.

Injustice

Refers to the absense or violation of fairness, where individuals are treated unequally or unfairly under laws, systems or social standards.

Injustice example

When a person is wrongfully imprisoned for a crime they didn’t commit.

Catholic social teaching

Began in 1891, they are writings by popes. They often write encyclicals, showing political and justice issues at the time. There are 8 CST

Corporal works of mercy

They are the human bodily needs based on the message given by jesus. There are 7 corporal works of mercy.

List all the Corporal Works of Mercy:

1. Feed the hungry

2. Give drink to the thirsty

3. Visit the sick

4. Shelter the homeless

5. Clothe the naked

6. Visit the imprisioned

7. Bury the dead

List the Catholic Social Teachings:

1. Dignity of the human person

2. Common good

3. Subsidiarity and Participation

4. Solidarity

5. Preferential option for the poor

6. Economic justice

7. Stewardship of creation

8. Promotion of peace

Explain “Dignity of the human person”

Every human being is created in the image and likeness of God, and therefore has inherent dignity./

Explain “The common good”

Every person should have sufficient access to the goods and resources of society, so they can live fulfilling lives.

Explain “ Subsidiarity and Participation”

All people have to right to participate in decisions that affect their lives.

Explain “Solidarity”

Everyone belongs to one human family, regardless of their background, and everyone has an obligation to promote rights of all people.

Explain “Preferential option for the poor”

Caring for the poor is everyone’s responsibility. Preferential care should be shown to poor and vulnerable people.

Explain “Economic justice”

Economic life is not meant solely for profit, but rather in service of the whole community, and everyone should be involved.

Explain “Stewardship of creation”

We must all respect, care for, and share the resources of the world. Caring for animals and the environment.

Explain “Promotion of Peace”

All peace requires respect for and the development of human life.

Internal Pressure

Emotional or psychological stress experienced by individuals

External Pressure

Social expectations, cultural norms, family obligations, peer pressure

Equity

Means providing resources or opportunities based on individuals specific needs and circumstances to create fair outcomes

Equality

Giving someone the same resources or opportunities regardless of their race, gender, age etc.

Catholic Conscience

Conscience is seen as an inner voice or moral compass that guides individuals in discerning right from wrong.

Example of conscience?

Imagine you find a wallet on the ground with cash and an ID inside. Your conscience might prompt you to consider the person who lost it, reminding you that keeping the wallet might cause them distress or financial hardship.

Human Heart Questions are?

Human heart questions are thought-provoking, often deeply personal questions that explore emotional and philosophical topics.

Human Heart Questions examples

• What is the purpose of my life?

• Who am I?

• Why do people suffer?

• What happens after people die?

• How do we really know right and wrong?

Called to goodness means

"Called to goodness" refers to a sense of inner calling or moral responsibility to live in a way that aligns with virtues like kindness, compassion, honesty, and integrity.

How does the ‘Call to Goodness’ forms our conscience?

The call to goodness shapes our conscience by influencing our sense of right and wrong. When we feel drawn to goodness—values like kindness, integrity, and compassion—these principles begin to guide our inner moral compass.

Parable to show this

Parable of the Good Samaritan, found in the Bible (Luke 10:25-37)

• In this story, a man is traveling along a road when he is attacked by robbers, beaten, and left half-dead. Several people pass by without helping him, including a priest and a Levite (both respected religious figures in that society). Finally, a Samaritan, who belongs to a group that was often looked down upon by others, stops to help. Despite cultural and social differences, he feels moved by compassion. He bandages the man’s wounds, takes him to an inn, and even pays for his care until he can recover.

A Modern Life example of this call to goodness

Helping an old person cross the street, or giving some food to the homeless.

Why should Catholics help the disadvantaged?

Catholics are encouraged to help the disadvantaged because it aligns with core teachings of their faith, rooted in the principles of compassion, justice, and the dignity of every person.

Why should presentation people assist the disadvantaged?

For those associated with the Presentation Sisters or followers of the Presentation tradition, assisting the disadvantaged is deeply rooted in the legacy and values inspired by Nano Nagle, the founder of the Presentation Sisters

Pillars of Presentation Justice

1. Environment and sustainable living

2. Human rights

3. Indigenous People

4. Women and Children

or

1. Compassion

2. Hospitality

3. Simplicity

Examples of INTERNAL influences on conscience

• Values and Beliefs

• Emotions

• Religion

Examples of EXTERNAL influences on conscience

• Society and Social norms

• Family

• Peer pressure

4 principles of Developing conscience

• Everyone is obliged to form their conscience

• Everyone is obliged to follow sincere conscience

• Conscience does not decide right and wrong

• A good end does not justify immoral means

What is Sin

Sin is any deliberate thought, wordor deed against the law of God.

Sin Example

• Lying

• Stealing

• Murder

• Greed

The three elements of any moral decision

1. The action itself

2. The intention

3. The circumstances

Life of St Philomena

• At 13, her parents received word, they were going to be attacked by the Emperor Diocletian

• Her and her parents met with him in Rome to sort it out

• The Emperor proposed to her and said if she accepted he would not attack

• She refused as she only vowed to serve God

• This made both her parents and the emperor very unhappy

Role of Holy Spirit and Conscience in her life

• Faced serious dilemmas between serving her parents and her country or serving God

• This was her conscience. Would she save her country, or disobey God?

• This is shown through deciding that she will endure severe pain for 40 days, or the pain of disobeying God.

5 Contexts for the cgrowth of the church

• in Jerusalem

• beyond Jerusalem to Israel and Palestine

• across the Roman Empire

• during the period of ‘Christendom’

• expansion beyond Europe

Requirements for Membership in the church

• Belief in Christ

• Baptism

Characteristics of the church

We believe in one, holy, catholic and Apostolic Church

Caritas

Caritas is one of the largest Catholic social service agency in Australia. It works internationally around the world, working to protect women from dangerous situations, build infrastructure in poor countries, provide educational services, as well as providing food and water to people that need it most. They do this by following Jesus and his principles/work