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Theology III Test Chapter 1 and 2

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god creates us to
share eternal love and happiness with him in heaven.
the american pursuit of happiness
consumerism
secularism
what is consumerism
the inordinate desire for and consumption of goods.
what is secularism
a vision and philosophy of life that separates religion and life.
pope benedict xvl and consumerism denounced consumerism and warned of the violence it does to
the dignity of human person.
human individual
made in the image of god is not something but some one. Humans are a unity of spirit and matter, soul and body, capable of knowledge, self possession, and freedom, who can enter into communion with other persons and with god.
idolatry
idolatry of good not only separates from others but empties the human person and leaves him (or her unhappy)
happiiness is the chief desire of the human heart
Aristotle (384-322 BC)
st augustine of hippo
you have made us for yourself alone and our hearts are restless until they rest in you .
the catholic church teaches that
human beings can only find true happiness by pursuing a life lived in relationship with god.
any other path to happiness leads to
pale imitation of the lasting happiness and joy that jesus revealed.
what is morality
refers to the goodness or evil of human acts, and is rooted in the moral law.
for catholics, morality refers to the
manner of the life and action formed according to the teaching laid down by christ jesus and authoritatively interpreted by the church.
morality prepares you to
live out, more fully, god's plan of goodness and his will for your happiness and for the happiness of all people.
why did god create the world
by love god has revealed himself and given himself to man and women.
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