Theology Unit 2 Test

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Sin is a deliberate ____, ____, ____, or ____ contrary to the will of God.

thought, word, deed, omission

The result of every sin is that we are further _____ from God, from other people, and from our true self.

alienated

The ultimate consequence of sin is _____.

death

Two Old Testament concepts of sin are _____ and _____.

rebellion, missing the mark

In the New Testament, sin is breaking ____ that is written on every human heart.

natural law

In the New Testament, Jesus’ teachings about God’s judgment of our sin are outnumbered by his teachings about God’s ____.

forgiveness

We are freed from the burden of sin by accepting God’s forgiveness and dying to sin through the Sacrament of _____.

Baptism

Paul teaches in his Letter to the Romans that all people are guilty of ____ and in need of ____.

sin, salvation

Three elements that determine the morality of any human act are the ____, or the specific thing the person is choosing to do; the ____ of the person doing the action; and the _____ surrounding the act.

object, intention, circumstances

Sins we deliberately commit are called sins of ____.

commission

A sin of ____ occurs when we fail to do something that is required by God’s moral law.

omission

A ____ sin is a serious offense against God that destroys within us the virtue of charity.

mortal

____ sins are less serious sins that damage our relationship with God.

venial

Capital sins, such as anger and pride, are called ____ because they increase our tendency to sin and cause us to turn more and more away from God.

deadly

Two other examples of capital sin are ____ and _____.

lust, gluttony

____ sin is the collective effect of many personal sins over time, which corrupts society and its institutions by creating structures of sin.

social

Describe the New Testament concept of sin as light versus darkness.

• Sin is committed “in the dark” because people are guilty and afraid of punishment.

• Jesus is the “light of the world,” guiding people lost in the dark to him.

Why is every sin a lie against truth?

• Every sin is a lie against truth because it tricks people into thinking that sin makes one fulfilled, bringing people away from God.

• Instead, life with God makes you fulfilled.

Summarize one biblical story that teaches us about God’s forgiveness, or provide two biblical quotes from the New Testament that teach us about forgiveness.

• Parable of the Prodigal Son

• “As you judge, so will you be judged” (Matthew 7:2)

• “Be on your guard! If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. And if he wrongs you seven times in one day and returns to you seven times saying, ‘I am sorry,’ you should forgive him” (Luke 17:3-4).

What is the danger of developing morally bad habits, called vices? Provide an example with your answer.

• Vices are dangerous because they make it easier to unconsciously commit sins.

• Always forgetting pencils → stealing class pencil → find that it’s so much easier to just not have to worry about bringing a pencil to school → keep stealing pencils

• Feel bad about yourself → Brag about how you’re better than others → feel better → keep on putting down others to cope, sometimes you don’t even mean to

How can you help yourself to grow as a morally good person, a person who consistently chooses to be good?

• Can always try to help someone in need

• Whenever I see the opportunity to help, I should help

• Helps develop morally good habits (build virtues)

• Also reflect on sins and how they may be habitual (renounce vices)

Describe two principles that support the development of a just society.

• Human dignity - a human life’s infinite value from being made in the likeness of God. Preserving dignity should be the most important priority in a just society’s laws and structure. It also creates human rights.

• Common good - social conditions that allow everyone to meet basic need and achieve fulfillment. By being attentive to the common good, society can guide us toward heaven and not violate every person’s dignity.

Together, build a framework for what to strive for and build a society around.