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Catholic AnswerHuman beings were designed a certain way with a certain "end" in mind by God. They were designed to love Him, and to be happy with Him forever in heaven. As they were designed this way, an act which tends to fulfill that is a good moral act, any act which tends to frustrate that end is a sin. These "rules" are not arbitrary, if you designed a screwdriver and attempted to use it as a hammer, you would not accomplish your purpose and would end up damaging the screwdriver. Not a great analogy, perhaps, but that is what happens when people sin, they try to do something or be something that they were not created to do or be, they end up damaging themselves and not attaining the purpose for which they were created: happiness forever with God in heaven.
from Modern Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J. Doubleday & Co., Inc. Garden City, NY 1980
Morality. Relation between a human act and the final destiny of a human being. It is the norm of behavior that flows from each person’s ultimate end, which is the possession of God in the beatific vision.
Depending on what is conceived to be this final destiny, morality will be determined accordingly. Since Catholic Christianity believes that this destiny is heaven, a human act is either good or bad according as it leads to or detracts a person from his or her heavenly goal. The moral norm of human acts, therefore, consists in their aptitude at leading one to that end. Such an aptitude cannot be created by the human will, nor is it entirely at the disposition of some arbitrary divine freedom. It flows necessarily from the nature of God, from the human nature elevated by grace, and from the nature of the acts themselves. Hence the norm of morality contains precepts that transcend every legislative will. The acts related to them are said to have an intrinsic (essential) morality of good or evil.
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Can you provide an example of heteronomous morality in action?
Heteronomous morality is when a person follows rules or moral principles set by an external authority, such as parents or society, without questioning or understanding the reasons behind them. An example of this could be a teenager obeying a curfew set by their parents without understanding the importance of safety or respecting their parents' wishes.
What is the most important reason for obeying safety rules?
the be safe
How can you make it successful in Freemason?
is by obeying the rules and regulations, in the Freemason.
Does obey mean listen to someone?
Obey means to follow the instructions or commands given by someone. It involves complying with authority or rules set by another person or entity. Listening is a part of obeying, but obeying encompasses taking action based on what is heard or instructed.
Five words for obeying the school rules?
Always Do What You're Told
Who is not behaving?
You can tell if they are not behaving on the way they act. If they are obeying the rules, that's GOOD behavior. If they DISOBEY the rules, that is bad behavior.
How can you use punctilious in a sentence?
The clerk was so punctilious in obeying the court rules that I had to remind him why I was there.
What happens if you get blocked for 24 hours but you get mentored again?
Then you can carry on normally as long as you are obeying the rules.
What is the moral of faith?
Absolutely not. People who have no "religious" faith can be extremely moral. In fact, they may be more honestly moral than their religious sisters and brothers since their morality comes naturally, and doesn't require prompting, threats and rules set by others.Absolutely not. People who have no "religious" faith can be extremely moral. In fact, they may be more honestly moral than their religious sisters and brothers since their morality comes naturally, and doesn't require prompting, threats and rules set by others.Absolutely not. People who have no "religious" faith can be extremely moral. In fact, they may be more honestly moral than their religious sisters and brothers since their morality comes naturally, and doesn't require prompting, threats and rules set by others.Absolutely not. People who have no "religious" faith can be extremely moral. In fact, they may be more honestly moral than their religious sisters and brothers since their morality comes naturally, and doesn't require prompting, threats and rules set by others.
Is obeying the law a right or responsibility?
Following the law is a responsibility. A "right" is something that has been given to you, either by a government or by nature. A "responsibility" is something you're required to, or at least should, do.
How can respect family?
.by treating you family memebers the way you wanted to be treated, .obeying each others rules .listening
What is an example of citizenship?
An example of citizenship are by obeying laws, paying taxes, serving in the armed forces if called, and serving on a jury or as a witness in court
