spirituality of truth Flashcards

(48 cards)

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truth is what corresponds to facts

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correspondence

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truth is what coheres with the rest of our knowledge

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coherence

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truth is what works, or serves our purposes

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pragmatic

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4
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our search for that “real thing”

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spirituality

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5
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t/f: true spirituality is anchored on the the truth of who god is

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t

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6
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__ is the measure of all things

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man

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t/f: In a relativist society, there are standards, and permanent moral values

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f (no standards, no permanent moral values)

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t/f: truth is as fluid as the changing of an individual’s mind or preferences.

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t

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A belief that there are no such things as permanent or universal truths.

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relativism

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t/f: All truths, whether in matters of doctrine or morality, are dependent on the individual, on popular opinion, on society, on culture, etc. but never on an objective basis such as the Word of God.

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t

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t/f: in relativism, not all opinions are true and valid, especially if they contradict each other.

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f (all are true and valid even if contradicting)

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One who is not a relativist is labelled as __, or __, or __.

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fundamentalist, arrogant, intolerant

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types of relativism

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relativism in faith
relativism in morals
practical relativism

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types of relativism: there is no absolute truth in faith or religion

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relativism in faith

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types of relativism: there is no absolute right and wrong

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relativism in morals

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types of relativism: religious indifferentism

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relativism in faith

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types of relativism: cafeteria catholicism

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relativism in faith

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Today, having a clear faith based on the Creed of the Church is often labeled as __.

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fundamentalism

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types of relativism: logical consequence of relativism in faith

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relativism in morals

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types of relativism: practical atheism

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relativism in morals

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types of relativism: utilitarianism & hedonism

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relativism in morals

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t/f: if all beliefs are true, then all actions are good

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t/f: according to utilitarianism and hedonism, the end justify the means

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f (does not justify)

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types of relativism: form of moral relativism that is self-centered, self-indulgent, & grounded on convenience & material security

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practical relativism

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3 characteristics of spirituality of truth
universal objective transcultural
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characteristic of sot: the same at all places and all times
universal
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characteristic of sot: discovered and not made, not what i think or believe
objective
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characteristic of sot: it is the same for all people
transcultural
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how does the gospel lead us to the rediscovery of truth
proclaiming the truth from the heart of the gospel
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truth is the equation of __ and __ -- thomas aquinas
mind, thing
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A person's mind conforms to reality
logical truthfulness
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A person's words/actions conform to what is in his mind
moral truthfulness
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persons correspond to how the Creator imagined them even before they were made
ontological truth
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Spirituality of truth: verifying the truth
logical
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Spirituality of truth: living out the truth
moral
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Spirituality of truth: actualizing the truth of who i am, whose i am, for who i am
ontological
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The ultimate purpose behind the transmission of truth is __
salvation
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For truth to be conveyed effectively, requires a __ __ for the audience, learn their language, be immersed in their realities
genuine love
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“Hence, communicating the truth today should not be by way of imposition but by attraction.” who said this
pope francis
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“In the words, it is through the via pulchritudinis – the way of beauty the others are brought more effectively to the truth of Christ.” who said this
pope benedict XVI
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expressions of what originally was just an idea in the Great Mind that brought it forth to existence – God
moral and logical truths
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Having a clear faith based on the creed of the church is often labeled as __
Fundamentalism
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Dictatorship of relativism does not recognize anything as __
Definitive
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Ultimate goal of relativism consists solely of one’s __ and __
Ego,desires
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The practical atheism of those who say they are Christian but live as if God does not exist is a greater threat than actual atheism. Who said this
Pope benedict XVI
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Latin of truth
Veritas
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Via Pulchritudinis means
The way of beauty
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To be a christian means to be firmly convinced that there is no other ways, no other truths, but __
Jesus, the son of god