Chapter 1 Test Midterm Flashcards
relationship between god and humanity that results in a body of beliefs and a set of practices
religion
religions that believe there is only one god
monotheistic
the existence a person who denies the existence of god
atheist
religions that believe in the existence of many gods and goddesses
polytheistic
an indifference to religion and a belief that religions should be excluded from civic affairs
secularism
a vice contrary to the virtue of religion that directs us away from what we owe to god in justice
irreligion
the belief that gods existence cannot be known
agnosticism
the way god communicates knowledge of himself to humanity, a self communication realized by his actions and words over time, most fully by his sending us his divine son, Jesus christ
divine revelation
famous german astronomer who discovered that the earth and planets travel about the sun in elliptical orbits
johannes kepler
dominican friar who set out five proofs for gods existence
st thomas aquinas
a practical judgment of reason that helps a person decide the goodness or sinfulness of an action or attitude
conscience
the sin of disobedience committed by adam and eve that resulted in their loss of original holiness and justice and their becoming subject to sin and death
original sin
an attribute of god that he is everywhere, unlimited, and all powerful
omnipotent
a binding and solemn agreement between human beings or god and people, holding each to a particular course of action
covenant
the official teaching authority of he church
magisterium
