Sin Quiz

three primary functions of civil authority

-executive: essential serives provided and regulated -legislative: laws and himan rights protected -judicial: laws fairly enforced and injustices corrected

functions of public authority

-needed in a complex, global society -support international justice and peaces (ex UN)

mortal sin

a grave offense against god and results in total seperation from god

why are honest and unbiased media sources importatnt for society?

a just and free society is built upon accurate and objective info media can provide info needed to make moral choices and provides a forum where solutions can be discussed can encourage to fulfill social responsibilities

the social dimension of sin

affects society and the world through... hurthing people through attacks on life, freedom, dignity, or human rights hurting god's creations through practices that harm the land and god's creatures

personal sin

an offensive against god a rejection of gods love a failure to respect a persons god given rights a deliberate action a wound to human nature

sin

any deliberate offense, in word, deed, or desire, against the will of god. sin wounds human nature and injures human solidarity

state

any organized political authority in a specific area it can refer to city or country governmetns, state or regional governmetns, and national governmetns

why should the church not be viewed as a source of political leadership and in what circumstances might the church need to speak out on matters related to politics

b/c the church protects the spiritual good while the political structures protect the temporal good. this causes clashees so stay uninvolved but state and church respect each others primary work, they strengthen their ability to have a positive impact on common good will become involved when there is a clear moral or religious principle at stake

the circle of social action: be aware

be aware of complex social injustices like poverty, hunger, homelessness, other

circle of social action

be aware of social needs and injustices analyze appropriate responses to the needs and injustices in the world act to help meet the needs of others and correct injustices

how can we respond to pain and suffering in the world caused by persona; and social sin?

become aware analyze the causes take actions by providing direct aid and correcting social structures that cause injustice

the circle of social action: analyze the situation

carefully examine the situaiton what are the causes of suffering or injustice what social structures support injustice how do i support these social structures

3 civil responsibilities of citizens

contribute the material and spiritual good of society in a meaningful way. responsibilty to work each person must be involved in political life of society pay taxes b/c they provide money needed for state to promote and protect common good

media literacy

describes our ability to discern the truth in what is being presented in the media bc sometimes news is slanted to convey a particular political opionon

civil disobedience

directly disobeying an immoral law

consientious objection

do this when human reasoning and gods law lead us to believe civil law/ authority is morally wrong and we are obligated to object it

how to become media literate

do your research pray

civil authority

existence is for the achievement for the common good committed to do the comman good and acts morally in its work for the common good civil authorities recognize, respect, defend and promote the individuals rights and protect an individuals freedom to pursue these rights

discernment

from the latin word meaning "to seperate or to distinguish between" the practice of listening for gods call in our lives and distinguishing btw good and bad choices

the personal dimension of sin

harms our relationship with god hamrs our relationship with others

my personal discernment

helps you engage in the circle of social justice

conscientious objection to unjust laws

if human reason and gods law lead us to believe a civil law or civil authority is morally wrong, we are morally obligated to resist it ex: voice objection to law work to change the law organize others to protest against law directly disobey law

what are some of the social responsibilities held by economic institutions

make sure goods and services contribute to good of society and don't harm make sure manufacturing processes don't harm workers or enviroment charge fair prices and pay fair wages

the role of citizens

moral responsibilty to fulfill civil obligations -participation in the politial life of society

3 ways people cooperate in other peoples sins

participating directly and voluntarily ordering, advising, praising or approving them protecting evil doers

sin has 3 dimensions

personal social structual

sin has both...

personal dimension: person makes free decision to disobey god social: harm others or affect sinners relationship with others

spiritual works of mercy

respond to spiritual needs share knowledge give advice to those who need it comfort those who suffer be patient with others forgive those who hurt you give correctioni to thise who need it pray for the living and dead

what role should economic institutions play in society? why does the state have a role in the economy>

serve common good by producing goods and services that individual persons need to survive and thrive... also wealth gets distributed state: through its law and regulatory agencies, the state makes business acts sure morally and protect free market, workers rights, make sure products are safe, and small businesses can compete

works of charity

social action that is an immediate response to the person or group who is suffering or lacking the necessities for a dignified life deals with effects of injustice

works of justice

social action that seeks to convert structures of sin and build structures of greater justice directly conforts the root causes of injustices themselves

corporal works of mercy

social action to bring about justice feed the hungry give drink to the thirsty shelter the homeless clothe the naked care for the sick visit the imprisoned bury the dead

what is the necessary and positive role state plays in gods plan of salvation?

state is the civil authority intended to achieve the coomon good which is necessary because human beings were created to live in common in they need organization to thrive state recognizes, respects, defends, and protmotes citizens rights and individuals to pursue rights

what responsibility do states have to other states? what is needed to make this happen?

states need to promote and protect commmon good of all people in the world not just own states an international authority is required to promote relationships among states

the structual dimension of sin

stems from personal sin results from collective choices of many and is sustained by selfishness affects patterns of relationships becomes a barrier to the common good

social structures

the complex pattern of relationships that shape any society they help to determine how justice is lived out in society

social sin

the impact that every personal sin has on other people; sin that directly attacks others' life, freedom, dignity or rights; and the collective effect of many peoples sins over time, which corrupts society and its institutions by creating structures of sin

theological virtues

the name for god given virtues of faith, hope, and love enable us to know god as god and lead us to union with him in mind and heart

solidarity definition

union of ones heart and mind with all people. leads to the just distribution of material goods, creates bonds btw opposing groups and nations, and leads to the spread of spiritual goods

solidarity

we are called to act in union with one another because every person is equally loved by god the person who serves benefits as much as the person being served acts of this result in life giving relationships of mutual respect

morality of human act is determined by

what is the object the person is choosing what is the intention of the person doing the action what are the circumstances surrounding the action

what are some impediments that can affect the medias ability to provide accurate and unbiased info

when media sources cannot act freely finicial concerns: cover topics that will generate insterest, desires to create sensational news, and limitations on peoples access to media

how does a social structure become a structure of sin?

when they act as barriers to commmon good and fail to protect human rights

the role of the state

working together for the common good involves individuals as well as governemtns plefging to serve the needs of others the state plays a part in gods plan of salvation the state is the civil authority intended to achieve the common good the state recognizes, respects, defends, and promotes citizens rights and individuals freedom to pursue rights