religion Flashcards
(22 cards)
Define Moral Democracy
A society where individuals are free to make moral choices based on their conscience and shared values, promoting the common good.
Define Moral Relativism
The belief that moral standards are not absolute and can differ from person to person or culture to culture. The Catholic Church teaches that there are objective moral truths.
Define Moral Freedom
The ability to choose what is right and act in accordance with God’s will, not just personal preference. It involves using reason and conscience.
Define Moral Tolerance
Respecting the rights of others to make moral decisions, even if we disagree, while still standing for what is right according to moral truth.
What is the Decalogue?
The Decalogue is another name for the Ten Commandments. It is a set of moral laws given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai.
List the Ten Commandments
- No strange gods
- Don’t take God’s name in vain
- Keep holy the Sabbath
- Honour parents
- Don’t kill
- Don’t commit adultery
- Don’t steal
- Don’t lie
- Don’t covet wife
- Don’t covet goods
Examples of 3 Commandments
4th: Obey parents
5th: Respect life
7th: Be honest and respect property
Mt Sinai Covenant
Sacred agreement between God and Israelites giving the Ten Commandments, forming their identity as God’s people.
Who is Abraham?
Father of faith, made covenant with God. Model of trust and obedience. Important in salvation history.
Difference between Old Law and New Law
Old Law = external rules; New Law = internal transformation guided by love and Holy Spirit.
Factors affecting decision-making
Social: media, peers
Internal: emotions, desires
External: laws, expectations
What is required for responsible choice?
B) Knowledge and freedom
Main purpose of Ten Commandments?
A) To teach moral principles and responsibilities towards God and others
What is ‘natural law’?
C) Moral principles understood by human reason
Questions for responsible decision-making?
B) Have I sufficient relevant knowledge? Have I sufficient personal freedom?
Moral principles and peer pressure
Moral values like respect and honesty guide one to choose right even when peers try to influence otherwise.
Significance of Sinai Covenant
Established Israel’s relationship with God, guiding them to live morally with divine laws.
Applying New Law under peer pressure
Follow conscience and love; act like Christ, not out of fear but out of moral conviction.
Importance of understanding pressures
Recognising internal and external influences helps make responsible, conscious moral choices.
New Law and Christian living
It empowers living like Christ with love, mercy, and guidance from the Holy Spirit.
Ten Commandments and relationships
They guide love for God and others, building respect, justice, and harmony in relationships.
