Terms for Quest #2! by Renata Baznik

I ~ Intercession (Jessica B.)

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Where we ask God to help someone else.
Usually the person we ask God to help is someone that we ourselves cannot.
When we intercede for others, we come closest to God's heart.
Praying for one another is a very Christian thing to do.

B ~ Blessing (Johan)

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Centered wholly on God's eternal, characteristics: His majesty, power, grace, love, mercy.
Personal, devotion prayers.
our dependence on him.
No deals and bargains.

T ~ Thanksgiving (Karina)

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^{Praising God for what he has done.}
_{Thinking of God and praying to him by giving thanks.}
_{Helps us be grateful for the blessings that God has given us.}
_{Helps us recognize and appreciate the things we have that others might not.}

P ~ Petition (Paul)

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P ~ Praise (Filip)

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A ~ Adoration (Jenita)

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We praise God for who He is. We acknowledge God, His powers, His works, His attributes, His characteristics (e.g. goodness, mercy, love) and praise Him for it.

C ~ Confession (Brian)

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Acknowledge your sins
Repent or regret your sins
You sins become forgiven
Commonly done with a priest but can be done alone

T ~ Thanksgiving (Nick)

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S ~ Supplication (Jess A.)

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The action of asking or begging for something earnestly or humbly.

“He fell to his knees in supplication”

1) Humans are a creation of god.

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~ formed from God's desire for us.

~ our reality is a gift from/of God.

2) Humans are a mixture of earth and divine breath.

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~ partly drawn towards the earth or our physical selves.

~ partly drawn towards the divine or our spiritual selves.

~ we embody an aspect of the divine.

3) Humans are good.

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~ all creation is an exchange of goodness.

~ we are response-able to God; in other words,

we can enter into a relationship with God.

~ prayer and ritual are ways to communicate with God and one another.

4) Humans are male and female.

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~ both are equal in goodness and in the ability to sin.

~ both are equally made in the image of God.

1) (Jonny)

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2) (Liane)

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Humans are called to happiness and holiness

Humans have the desire to be happy
Only when we live in a relationship of love and gratitude with God and our neighbours will we discover true happiness (when we lead out lives as Jesus/God wants us too)

3) (Liane)

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Humans are rational and free

Humans can contemplate/think about the impact our actions may or may not have on others, the world around us, and ourselves
We are free to make our own choices and held responsible for them

4) (Navish)

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Humans are moral beings

Humans, as rational beings, have the ability to make good, evil, right, or wrong decisions based on their intentions.

5) (Navish)

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Humans have passions or feelings

The experience of emotion is part of being human. These emotions or feelings are neither morally good or evil. It is how we choose to deal with, or act upon, the emotions we experience that may be good or evil

6) (Zahra)

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Humans are blessed with a conscience

We are created in the image and likeness of God, he's a part of all of us. When we pray we are willing to listen to God within us. Our conscience allows us to know what is right and just

7) (Zahra)

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Humans are able to sin

Our freedom to choose allows us to go astray and commit offence against reason and truth. Sin distances us from God, impacts those around us, and may influence others to also sin.

Nature vs. Nurture Theories:

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Moral ~ (Rumyal)

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Moral ~ adj. is to have an understanding for/to consider what is right or wrong.

~ n. also, a lesson to learn what is the most correct behaviour.

Immoral ~ (Ayham)

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Immoral refers to behaviour or actions that violate the moral principles or teachings of that particular faith. These teaching include honesty, compassion, integrity, and respect for others. Immoral actions are considered sinful.

Amoral ~ (Johan)

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Amoral means not understanding or considering what is right or wrong.

Also, having or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong.

Psychopathology ~ (Zahra)

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Psychopathology is the scientific study of mental and social disorders and is also referred to as a mental illness. Psychopathology is used to describe the symptoms, behaviors, causes, and treatments of various mental health disorders.

A psychopath is a person who has an extreme lack of empathy, conscience and/or guilt.

Sociopathology ~ (Navish)

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Sociopathology is the study of sociopathic behaviour, including its causes, effects, and traits.

A sociopath is a person diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) exhibits a persistent disregard for moral principles and the rights and emotions of others. This disorder is characterized by a lack of empathy, resulting in an inability to comprehend or show concern for others' feelings.

Reap ~ (Jenita)

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Cutting or gathering a crop or harvest.

Sow ~ (Jenita)

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Planting seeds in or on the ground especially be scattering.

Chaff ~ (Jenita)

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The husk of corn or other seeds. It surrounds and holds a seed, and is the part of the grain that is generally thrown away.

Human ~ P.8 C&C (Bailey)

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Person/adjective for characteristics of a person/s;

having the nature or form of a person ;

akin to homo=man and humus=soil

Human Freedom ~ P.8 C&C (Nicole)

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Catechism (CCC) ~ (Navi)

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Catechism is the history and tradition of the Church's doctrine in a complete summary and teaches principles of catholic faith. It's often used in Catholic traditions to teach things like prayers, beliefs, and moral values. It's a way to deepen one's understanding of their religion.

Catholic Church as Bride ~ (Liane)

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In Christian theology, the church is considered as the bride while Jesus is the bridegroom.

This is related to patriarchy, a type of society where higher ranks of dominance are held by men. The Greek word "patri" translating to "father."

Christian theology uses patriarchy as the church gives love and provides life as a mother while Jesus rules over her, being our saviour as a father.

Yahweh ~ (Samer)

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The personal name of God in the Hebrew Bible, often translated as "the Lord" in English translations.

Also, the eternal "I am"; God who was, is, and shall be.

Yahwist ~ (Orest)

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Agnosticism ~ (Viktor)

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Atheism ~ (JulieAnn)

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Atheism is when someone doesn't believe in the existence of any Gods or higher powers. It's like not having a belief in a specific religion or deity. People who identify as atheists may have different reasons for their beliefs. It's a personal perspective on the concept of disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of God or Gods

A part of this term would be the Greek word Theos=God
and the prefix A=without.

Divine Law ~ (Jasmine)

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The divine law refers to the laws or commandments believed to come from a higher power, such as God. It is often seen as a moral and ethical guide for individuals to live by.

Dignity ~ P.10 C&C (Aniella)

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All of us are made with a 'spark of the divine' within us.

->We freely direct ourselves to this happiness & holiness

->God created a desire for the good in all of us

->We grow in virtue and avoid sin with God's Grace

Stewardship ~ (Abarina)

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Stewardship is the job of supervising or taking care of something that has been given to you.

For example, in 'The Creation Story' in Genesis, humans are the stewards of creation, not the rulers.

Civil Law ~ (Zakhar)

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Civil law regulates behaviours between individuals or entities, focusing on compensation or remedies rather than criminal offenses.

Metaphysical ~ (Juan)

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Metaphysical is defined as something that is beyond the physical like the soul or spirit.

Knowledge ~ (Denys)

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Wisdom ~ (Ayo)

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Wisdom can be defined as an application of gained knowledge to new and unique circumstances.

Existentialism ~ (Julie Ann)

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Existentialism is all about how individuals find meaning and purpose in life without relying on traditional religious beliefs. It's like exploring the idea that we create our own meaning and values through our choices and experiences. Existentialist thinkers often question religious teachings/beliefs and focus on personal freedom and responsibility, like creating our own meaning, but also about finding what resonates with us.