Theology Test 2 Subjective

Explain the following quote with reference to divinization/theosis:

"God became a human being so that human beings might become like God."

God came down from heaven as a human being to teach us as humans how to be human so that we could be like God and be in communion with him in heaven

Why is the Roman Catholic understanding of human anthropology the best?

The Christian teaching of the human person takes into account our whole reality: spiritual and material and in search of God

Where do cardinal and theological virtues come from?

Cardinal virtues: Born with them and taught them

Theological virtues: You get them from baptism (gifts from God directly)

Relationship between the soul and the body

They compliment each other. They are one thing together (like a milkshake)

Why is it necessary to act/think from the POV of a Christian theological anthropology?

Secular humanism leaves out our true reality and sense of God. Therefore, we need to take in our whole reality when acting/thinking which can be done through the Christian theological anthropology.

Powers of the soul

Intellect and reason — aiming for them — prudence helps us find the truth and the right thing to do and how to accomplish it

Relationship between big bang theory and the biblical creation story

Biblical creation story is shorter when in reality creation took much longer because of the Big Bang and what followed

Freedom of Indifference

Power to choose with no moral direction or consideration of morals

Freedom for Excellence

Choosing to do good without effort and to being the best version of oneself