Untitled Flashcards Set

What is natural law?

Natural law is the moral sense God gave us at birth to know right from wrong using reason.

What is eternal law?

Eternal law is God's perfect wisdom that runs the whole universe and is the source of natural law.

What is divine law?

Divine law includes teachings from the Bible and the Church that explain things natural law cannot show.

What is the goal of following natural law, eternal law, and divine law?

The goal is to achieve union with God.

What is conscience?

Conscience is our inner voice that tells us right from wrong.

What does formatum mean?

Formatum means forming our conscience using truth from reason, the Bible, and the Church.

Why is freedom important in moral choices?

Freedom is needed because only free choices shape who we are.

What does character refer to?

Character refers to our moral habits and identity formed by our choices.

What was the Fall?

The Fall is when Adam and Eve disobeyed God and broke the original peace.

What is original sin?

Original sin is a weakness we’re born with that makes sin easier, not our fault.

What is personal sin?

Personal sin is when we choose to do wrong, adding to the damage caused by original sin.

What did Jesus come to do regarding sin?

Jesus came to heal all of the damage caused by the Fall, original sin, and personal sin.