Chapter 5+7 Key Terms: Freedom, Love, and Human Life in Catholic Teaching

Deprived

Refers to humanity's loss of original innocence.

External constraints

The laws of God that protect us from abusing free will.

Freedom

Ability to desire and chase the good.

Free will

Gift given by God that allows us to choose between good and evil.

Internal constraints

Distractions or desires within us that steer us away from good.

Objective truth

Reality as it is.

Authentic freedom

Accepting and living as we are created to be.

Authentic love

Will the good of another.

Anthropology

The overall study of man and what it is.

Contraception

Every action before, during, or after sexual intercourse that attempts to impede its potential.

Love

Love that is committed.

Faithful love

Love that is not controlled or manipulated by another person.

Free love

Love that is not controlled or manipulated.

Fruitful love

Love that is giving, because it's free, total, and faithful.

Same sex acts

Acts of genital stimulation with a person of the same sex.

Human sexuality

Attraction to another human.

Humanae Vitae

Pope Paul VI's 1968 encyclical on human life.

In Persona Christi

A Latin phrase meaning 'in the person of Christ.'

Mary's fiat

Virgin Mary's 'yes' to the Lord.

Masturbation

Stimulation of the genital organs for sexual pleasure.

Natural law

Law or purpose that has 'written' naturally into the hearts, minds, and souls of men and women.

One-flesh union

Loving embrace of a married couple through sexual intercourse.

Total love

Love that holds nothing back and has no strings attached.

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