Unit 4 Paschal Mystery

What sin is violence often rooted in?

• jealousy

• falsehood

• greed

• all are roots of violence

What is one thing that Christians have discovered by making daily sacrifices?

• they have received much more than they have ever lost

• doing so brought nothing but sadness

• people never appreciate the small sacrifices made on their behalf

• when all is said and done, it's really not worth it

What does the willingness to accept suffering take a great deal of?

• time and money

• nothing, it's a sign of weakness

• strength and courage

• pain

What is one thing you could say or do to someone who is suffering?

• tell them that their suffering was part of God's plan

• try to fix their problem

• blame them

• just be there and listen to them

What is one thing you can do to address things that can lead to violence in your own life?

• admonish others for their bad behavior

• be responsible for other people's acts of violence

• practice empathy

• hold a grudge but don't lash out

What are communal sins often a result of?

• ignorance, neglect, or a lack of compassion

• one person's actions

• laziness

• both blue and yellow

Taking our weaknesses to God can help us do what?

• not have to deal with them

• avoid suffering

• see them as a burden

• help us envision our situation differently

We can't avoid physical and emotional suffering but we can control how we deal with it.

• True

• False

Jesus taught his disciples to love their enemies. He even asked the Father to forgive those who were crucifying him.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT one of Jesus' teachings about violence?

• an eye for an eye

• blessed are the peacemakers

• offer no resistance to someone who is evil

• love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you