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Theology Mid-Term
St. Thomas Aquinas's 5 Proofs for the Existence of God
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Religious Studies
9th Grade
01/14/2012

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Perfect / Morale Being
Definition
There are degrees of moral perfection in the world. There must be a perfect morale being from which all good things flow and whom is the standard of perfection.
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Necessary Being
Definition
Everything depends on something else for existence. It is necessary that there be a source which exists of its own power and from which other things receive existence.
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Immovable Mover
Definition
Objects do not move themselves but must be set in motion.  There must be a first mover.
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First Cause
Definition
There cannot be an infinite regress of causes. Something must have caused the first thing.
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Argument from Design
Definition
Nature does not have intellect yet natural things operate according to clear laws. There must be a intelligent designer which established these laws.
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Why do people get upset if someone steals from them, hits them, or lies to them?
Definition
We all have the natural law of morality written on our hearts.
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Free Will
Definition
The ability to act or make choices as a free and autonomous being and not be forced.
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Relativism
Definition
Holds that right and wrong, truth and falsehood are not absolute but change from culture to culture, person to person or situation to situation.
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Naturalism
Definition
Belieft that all that exists has a natural explanation and never any supernatural origin.
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Atheism
Definition
Belief there is no God.
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Agape
Definition
Unconditional love. This is how God loves us. He desires our true good always.
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Deism
Definition
Belief that God created the universe and then left it to unfold on its own.
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Polytheism
Definition
Belief in more than one God.
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Pantheism
Definition
Belief that God is contained entirely inside of His physical creation - that He is creation.
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Progressive Revelation
Definition
God's gradual revelation of Himself and His plan of salvation to mankind.
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Divine Revelation
Definition
What God has directly revealed to us about Himself and other supernatural truths.
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Historial-Critical Interpretation
Definition
Considering the time, place, language, customs, modes of expression, and circumstances in which the Author wrote as well as his audience and intended message.
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Exegesis
Definition
Seeking to "draw out" the real meaning of a text.
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Metaphor
Definition
A figure of speech comparing differing things that have certain similarities.
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Parable
Definition
A short story or example which conveys a religious or moral truth.
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Genre
Definition
A type of writing.
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Biblical Inerrancy
Definition
Scripture teaches saving truths of the faith without error.
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Covenant
Definition
A sacred bond or promise between God and man.
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Magisterium
Definition
The living, official teaching office of the church.
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Canon
Definition
The official collection of inspired books included in the bible.
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Sacred Tradition
Definition
The teachings of Jesus and the Holy spirit which the Apostles have passed on to us.
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Prophet
Definition
Someone chosen by God to speak for him
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Patriarch
Definition
Title of the founding fathers of the Jewish people.
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Protoevangelium
Definition
The first promise God made.
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Wisdom
Definition
Good sense shown in thinking, judgement and action
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Philosophy
Definition
"Love of Wisdom" Investigation of the nature, causes or principles of reality.
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Beatitude
Definition
Supreme happiness and serenity.
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Propaganda
Definition
The spreading of ideas or information to advance or hinder some cause.
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