Freedom, Moral Principles, Natural Law and Relationship with God

In order to make a responsible decision two things are necessary:

• principle and practice

• nature and reason

• knowledge and freedom

• image and likeness

A moral choice contributes to long term happiness because it is directed towards:

• true goodness

• obeying the law

• what feels right

• avoiding pain

Moral principles teach:

• fables and myths

• discipline and confidence

• right and wrong

• ancient wisdom

Human are created in god's image, nevertheless, moral principles can be:

• confused by original sin

• damaged by human nature

• impossible to know

• naturally obvious to all

Natural law expresses moral principles God inscribed

• in the laws of nature

• in stone on Mt. Sinai

• in human nature

• in natural justice

Natural law can be discovered by using:

• human reason

• bible study

• legal enquiry

• physical science

Natural law is absolute. This mean natural law:

• is a fundmental standard

• can never change

• applies to everyone

• all of the above

Illness and other sufferings come from God.

• Yes

• No

Human nature is fundamentally and permanently flawed.

• No

• Yes

Creation is a sign of God’s love.

• Yes

• No