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