ARK Catholic Moral Principles 2

Question 1

In Catholic moral theology, the principle of 'double effect' permits an action that has harmful consequences when which condition is met?

Accepted Answer

The good effect is at least equally intended and the bad effect is not the means to it

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The harm is intended as the means to the good end

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The good effect is achieved through the bad effect

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The harm affects only non-Catholics

Question 2

The Catholic concept of 'subsidiarity' holds that:

Accepted Answer

Social matters should be handled at the lowest competent level of society

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The Church is subordinate to the State

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Bishops are subordinate to the pope

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Individuals are subservient to the community

Question 3

According to Catholic moral teaching, intrinsic evil means an action that is:

Accepted Answer

Always morally wrong regardless of intention or circumstances

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Evil only in certain cultural contexts

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Wrong only when consented to

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Wrong only when commanded by authority

Question 4

The Catholic Church's 'preferential option for the poor' is rooted in which tradition?

Accepted Answer

Liberation theology and the prophetic tradition of scripture

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Natural law philosophy

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Canon law

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Thomistic ethics

Question 5

In Catholic moral theology, 'proportionalism' was criticized by Pope John Paul II in Veritatis Splendor because it:

Accepted Answer

Claimed moral rightness could always be determined by proportionate consequences

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Denied the existence of God

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Rejected the authority of scripture

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Denied original sin

Question 6

What are the three theological virtues in Catholic moral theology?

Accepted Answer

Faith, hope, charity

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Prudence, justice, fortitude

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Humility, obedience, chastity

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Love, peace, patience