spirituality of truth Flashcards
(48 cards)
truth is what corresponds to facts
correspondence
truth is what coheres with the rest of our knowledge
coherence
truth is what works, or serves our purposes
pragmatic
our search for that “real thing”
spirituality
t/f: true spirituality is anchored on the the truth of who god is
t
__ is the measure of all things
man
t/f: In a relativist society, there are standards, and permanent moral values
f (no standards, no permanent moral values)
t/f: truth is as fluid as the changing of an individual’s mind or preferences.
t
A belief that there are no such things as permanent or universal truths.
relativism
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.
t
t/f: in relativism, not all opinions are true and valid, especially if they contradict each other.
f (all are true and valid even if contradicting)
One who is not a relativist is labelled as __, or __, or __.
fundamentalist, arrogant, intolerant
types of relativism
relativism in faith
relativism in morals
practical relativism
types of relativism: there is no absolute truth in faith or religion
relativism in faith
types of relativism: there is no absolute right and wrong
relativism in morals
types of relativism: religious indifferentism
relativism in faith
types of relativism: cafeteria catholicism
relativism in faith
Today, having a clear faith based on the Creed of the Church is often labeled as __.
fundamentalism
types of relativism: logical consequence of relativism in faith
relativism in morals
types of relativism: practical atheism
relativism in morals
types of relativism: utilitarianism & hedonism
relativism in morals
t/f: if all beliefs are true, then all actions are good
t
t/f: according to utilitarianism and hedonism, the end justify the means
f (does not justify)
types of relativism: form of moral relativism that is self-centered, self-indulgent, & grounded on convenience & material security
practical relativism