CHRISTIAN ACTION IN THE WORLD_PPT IN GRADUATE SCHOOL

PowerPoint presentation in graduate school about christian action in the world

1. Christian Action in the World Presenter : KAYE DHAPNIE D. DELFIN Colegio de la Purisima Concepcion School of the Archdiocese of Capiz SCHOOL OF THE GRADUATE STUDIES

2. Christian action in the world refers to the active involvement of Christians in society, promoting Christian values, ideals, and making a positive impact in various spheres. It is a multifaceted approach that combines faith with tangible actions to create a positive impact on society, reflecting the teachings of Jesus Christ and the values of love, compassion, and service to others. Christian Action in the World involves Christians actively engaging with society, guided by principles rooted in natural law, values, norms, and conscience.

3. Introduction to Natural Law THOMAS AQUINAS ROMAN CATHOLIC ABSOLUTE MORALITY

4. WHAT IS MEANT BY NATURAL LAW? “Natural Law is the rational understanding and following of God’s final purpose.” (Mel Thompson – Teach Yourself Ethics) God created everything for a purpose. Humans were created with the ability to reason and can therefore choose to follow an intended purpose.

5. THE ORIGINS OF NATURAL LAW Aristotle Greek philosopher Final Cause or purpose Anything that prevents or interferes with the purpose for which something is created is wrong.

6. THOMAS AQUINAS 1225-1274 He studied the work of Aristotle Roman Catholic– God created everything with a sense of purpose . A rational basis for Christian morality.

7. Efficient cause – the agent that brings something about. Example: being sexually attractive Final cause – the final aim or purpose of something Example: the procreation of children A bad action is one which the natural cause or purpose is not achieved.

8. ABSOLUTE MORALITY Natural Law must be followed without question whatever the circumstances or the situation. There is no flexibility – a human must work out ( rationalise ) if an action fulfills it’s purpose in nature. A good action is one which was achieved by fulfilling the purpose for which it was designed.

9. What are the strengths of Natural Law? Based on reason Good guidance is given on how to behave It is an example of absolute morality It is clear cut theory It is straightforward There is no need to look at each individual situation to work out if an action is right or wrong

10. What are the weaknesses of Natural Law? It is inflexible It is based on a perceived sense of purpose within nature It is based on the assumption tha we are rational human beings It is based on a belief in a creator God It takes no account of individual circumstances or situations

11. SOCIAL NORMS Norms are the behavior that is considered as normal in any society According to Young and Mack: Norms refers to the group shared expectation According to Lesh , Larson & Goerman : Norms are rules developed by a group of people that specify how people must, should, may, should not and must not behave in various situation These are the code of ethics These are also the unwritten rules about how to behave

12. TYPES OF SOCIAL NORMS A mode of thinking, feeling, or acting common to a given group of people Examples: Correct manner Appropriate dress Proper eating behavior “Mano po ”

13. MORES Mores are those customs and group routines which are thought by the members of society to be necessary to the group’s existence. “The must behavior” Example: Wearing clothes Respect for parents Having sexual relationship without marriage

14. TWO TYPES OF MORES Positive mores – always prescribed behavior pattern. They represent the “Do’s”. They give instructions and provide guidance for the pople to behave in a particular way. Negative mores – they represent the “Don’t”. They are called taboos.

15. Law is a system of rules and society sets to maintain order and protect harm to persons and properties. Rules of conduct of any organized society, however simple or small, that are enforced by threat of punishment if they are violated.

16. VALUES Values are basic and fundamental beliefs that guide or motivate attitudes or actions. They help us to determine what is important to us.

17. THEORIES OF CONSCIENCE