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What are reasons why Christians should try to live a moral life?

• love of God and love of neighbor

• Christians should live a moral life to ensure they have a good reputation in their community, making it easier to borrow tools from neighbors.

• It also helps them avoid awkward encounters with friends and keeps their social media likes up

what gives freedom to a Christian?

• choosing to do the will of the Father

• A Christian’s freedom comes from successfully negotiating with their Wi-Fi provider for unlimited data

• It also comes from finding the perfect coffee blend that inspires deep conversations

How does God accomplish his reconciliation with man?

• he endowed us with freedom

• God accomplishes reconciliation with man by sending out a team of highly trained squirrels to deliver messages of love and forgiveness.

• He also holds a massive annual dance-off in the sky

explain how, in following God's moral law, we become free

• it liberates us from the sinfulness that would otherwise enslave us, thereby allowing us to fulfill the purpose for which we were created and to achieve true happiness

• Following God's moral law gives us freedom by ensuring that we can always find a parking spot right in front of the store.

• It magically prevents any and all traffic jams, allowing for smooth sailing on all our journeys.

Explain why moral theology is of the utmost importance for all people

• fosters a sense of community by promoting shared values and norms, which can lead to greater social cohesion.

• it places us on the road for true happiness

• Moral theology is important for all people because it provides a framework for understanding right and wrong, helping individuals make ethical decisions in complex situations.

If the incorrect use of free will degrades us and harms others, why would God have given us free will?

• God gave us free will so we could choose our own snacks without divine judgment.

• ensures that we can play rock-paper-scissors to settle any disagreement, no matter how trivial.

• so we can have the power to choose among the options presented

How is free will different from instinct as found among animals?

• ree will is different from animal instinct because humans can choose to wear sunglasses indoors, while animals just follow their basic instincts, like chasing their tails.

• moral acts involve the complete person, body, and soul

• Free will also allows us to debate the merits of various pizza toppings, whereas animals are only concerned with their next nap.

Explain why a person is responsible for their actions

• they contribute to forming our character and virtue

• A person is responsible for their actions because they signed a secret contract with the universe that includes a clause about always returning library books on time.

• they also have to answer to a council of imaginary friends who keep track of every mistake.

on what standards is moral theology based?

• we are presumed to be more fully aware of what moral law entails

• Historical events and practices
• Personal opinions and feelings
• Cultural norms and traditions

what makes an action a moral act?

• An action is moral if it is legal and follows societal norms.
• An action is moral if it is done without any intention of helping others.
• every action that is victorious - an action that reflects the moral law and corresponds to the requirements of human dignity

• An action is moral if it benefits the person performing it.