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Pentecost
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the day/event that traditionally marks the beginning of the christian church
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Ecclesia
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those who came to believe in the message of Jesus, accepted baptism, and formed communities- "call out of"
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the church as the body of Christ
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a solidly scriptural image of the church. The church is the body of Christ and Christ is the head - as head, he gives life to the whole - the church community lives with the life of Christ.
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the church as the people of God
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a strong community oriented image - church owes inner life and operating to the Holy Spirit who is the source of the communion which exists among the members - shared responsibilities - more democratic approach.
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church as an institution
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the church is hierachial in nature whuich is essential to the church. major functions of the church are to teach, govern, and satisfy - each function is controlled by the heirachy - there is a clear distinction between the clergy and the people.
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church as sacrament
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throught the church, Jesus is made present in the world and the church continues Jesus' ministry to the world - spread the presence of Christ in the world and the church continues Jesus' ministry to the world - spread the presence of Christ in the world.
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The church as servant to the world
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ministering to the neds od ordinary poeple - model mountains that the principle mark of the christian church should be that of service to the world. the work of the church should be that of promotion of everything that will work for the betterment and advancement of the human person.
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The church as herald
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church is the continuing presence of Jesus in the world today and the continues the work of of Jesus in the world
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Church as a community of disciples
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model of the church refers to church as a group of beleiver who follow the examples, teachings, values, and principles of Jesus
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doctrine
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"to teach" - teaching that has official approval of the church coming through the pope, or counsels.
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dogma
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''decision ordinance" - a doctrine which is officially taught by the chuyrch as explicitly revelaed by God and must be beleived with religion.
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infallibility
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''to deceive'' a gift of the power of God's spirit with which Jesus willed his church to be endoed - teaching is free from error by the grace of God- and must be accepted and beleived with religious faith.
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magasteriam
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'teacher' - term used to refer to the official teaching office of the Roman Catholic Church
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caesaropapism
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refers to the interference of civil in church affairs
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monasticism
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refers ot the removing of oneself from destructions of life in order to seek communion with God
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Babylonian Captivity
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there were 7 Popes in avingnon
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papal schism
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3 popes were elected and each had supporters smong the leaders of Europe;. The council of constance in 1417 deposed all 3 popoes and elected a new one.
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inquisition
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designed to inqure into the spread of heresy and to secure the reprentance of heretics
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Inquisition
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designed to inqure into the spreaed of heresy and to secure the repentance of heretics
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Rennaissance
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the 14th century movements which called for a renturn to Greek and Roman culture.
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humanism
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philosophical and literary movement in which man and his capabilities are the central concern - emphasis on classical studies or humanities and a conscious return to classical ideals and forms.
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enlightenment
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result of scientific and inellectual developemetns of the 27th century. sought to discover and act upon universally valid principles governing humanity, nature, and society
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secularism
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ideology that golds disdain for a ny omvement, religon is particular which calls an individual to live aoccrding to a moral code, dislike for any religon which makes a moral claim and treies to be "light to society" - anti-religon in general.
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relativism
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view that ethical truths depend on the individuals and groups holding them.
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evil
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a certain, lack, limiation, or distortion of the good
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justified evil -
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objective moral order demands punishment for transgressions, sins, and crimes
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sin
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missing the mark
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definitive suffering
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the losss of eternal life being rejected by God - damnation
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substitute suffering
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Christ takes it upon himself if the sufferings of all people
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suffering
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morality
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has something to do with behavior
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anthropological morality
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acting upon values that are inherent to being a human being, and reflect our being totally human
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theological morality
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takes what we know to be true on the anthropological or human level and enlightens it or informs it through the presupposition of faith.
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moral
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'that which is good' - decision making which promotes human welfare
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immoral
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'that which is bad' - how poeple ought to not behave - decision making which promotes harmful and destruction.
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amoral
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acting totally at random without sensitivity to the questions of right or wrong involved - not set decisions in set of moral principles - insensitive decision making.
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morally nuetral
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acting which are neither good or bad but are really neutral -breathing, sleep, walk
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saocial justice
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the safeguarding and promoting of basic human needs within the limits of society
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objective morality
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refers to those moral value which are true contrary to whether or not i agree with those morals
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objective moral standards
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values upon which all people and cultures are going to agrfee - values are immutable and oblige people always and everywhere.
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subjective morality
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how i view moral values; my view of morality. my view of what is 'correct' or 'moral' may be completely at odds with the objective or true view of what is 'correct' or 'moral'
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law
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rules on conduct - guide communities
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divine law
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law of God that existed in God's mind before the moment of creation
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natural law
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everything God created was given a 'nature' - nature refers to how someone was intended to act - certain acts are consistent and nonconsistent
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revealed law
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'spellling out ' the requirement of naturel and divine law. course of thsi falls into two categories 1) old testament - ten commandments 2) new testament - beatitudes
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civil and ecclesiastical law
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the laws we forulmate as a society and a beleiving community must ultimately be relfective of the divine law.
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convevent morality
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a morality of faith .people who have entered into a convenant with God act morally beleive that is what God wants to them.
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decalogue
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the ten commandments
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preferential option for the poor
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refers to the understanding that we must always be concerned about helping to secure, promote, and safeguard, justice and equility for those who are unable to secure such rights on their own.
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solidarity
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the understanding that the rich/wealthier nations wills ee their responsibility to support and aide lesser developed and struggling nations
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buddism
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hinduism
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judaism
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islam
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giving alms to the poor, profession of faith, pray 5 times a day, fast during ramadam, pilgrimage to hadj
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eschatology
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study of the last things - death judgemnt- heaven-hell-purgatory.
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death
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refers to the body but in Christianity the soul is immortal - lose everything but at the same time the human life is complete
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particular judgment
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assigns the individual to the state of reward or punishment - we are judged and assigned to heaven or hell.
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general judgment
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occurs at the end of time -revelation in which we see the whole of history and God's judgment
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Parousia
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the fulfillment of history - end of time/history as we know it. - the second coming of Christ
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Heaven
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place of consuming happiness - union with God
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Hell
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the place of the damned and the lost
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purgatory
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tranistional, intermediary state between heaven and hell
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catechsim of the catholic church
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official exposition of the Roman catholic church
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vatican council II
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ENUMERICAL council of the rcc under pope john XXII
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papal encyclicals
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papal letter addressed to the bishops or hiearhy of a country
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statement of vatican commisions
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pope and adviisors
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pastoral letters
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open letter adressed by the bishop to the clergy or liaty of his diocses - contained either general admonition or instruction or sonsolation
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general resurrection
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soul united in body
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beatitudes
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ETHICS AND HOW TO LIVE - solemn blessings...sermon on the mount
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10 commandments
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5 basic needs
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food, shelter, clothing, health care, safety
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sin of omission
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leaves out goos
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sin of comission
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positive taking up of good - you did
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personal sin
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commited every day by a preson
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social sin
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groups of people committ
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