Concept Questions
1. What is the definition of law? An ordinance of reason that exists for the common good and it is affirmed by legitimate authority
2. What is the ultimate source of legitimate authority? God
3. What are the 4 types of law? Explain
Eternal- Divine wisdom directing
Ex. Ten commandments
Natural- eternal laws that apply to all life
Ex. gravity
Positive- legitimate power for governing
Ex. Voting
New- Given by Jesus Christ, when he tells Christians to love one another
3. What are the conditions for a law to be just? For the common good, equality, and honors the divine law
4. What is common good? That which shows respect for the fundamental rights of reach person
5. What principles should a Christian follow when faced with unjust laws?
Not cooperate with it. Active opposition may be required. Rejection/ objection to an unjust law is obligatory
6. If after Careful deliberation, a Catholic decides to disobey an unjust law, what should he expect? Suffer the consequence of the law, such as a fine, loss of property, death
7. What does prudence allow conscience to do in the case of “Lesser Matters”? choose the lesser of two chins
8. Why will ay act itself exhibit goodness or evil? They comply with the 10 commandments or deny them or violate them
9. What can the wrong intention do to a good act? Takes away some or all of the goodness
10. What is the principle of double effect? A desired good action is for seen as a good and evil. It may be morally right
11. What is the result of moral relativism? If it works for me then it is fine, each individual determines what is right and wrong