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Chapter 1 Theology
Saint Ignatius High School Theology 1
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Religious Studies
9th Grade
02/14/2011

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a person who denies the existence of God
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atheist
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Religions that believe that there i only one God
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monotheistic
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Religions that believe in multiple gods and goddesses
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polytheistic
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belief that God did create the universe but he takes no further interest in it
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deism
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people that claim God's existence cannot be known
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agnostics
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a trait of God that refers to God's total otherness and being infinitely beyond and independent of creation
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transcendence
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a trait of God which refers to God's intimate union with and total presence to his creation
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immanence
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a Church writer of great learning and holiness whose works the Church has highly recommended for studying and living the faith
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Doctor of the Church
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the open-ended contract of love between God and human beings
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contract
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the inspired word of God; written record of revelation
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bible
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living transmission of the Church's gospel message found in the Church's teaching, life, and worship
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Sacred Tradition
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central truth of revelation that Catholics are obliged to believe
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dogma
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sacred Hebrew name for God which means I am or I am who I am
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Yahweh
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cental dogma of the Christian faith that there are three divine persons
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Blessed Trinity
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an Aramaic term of endearment meaning "Daddy" Jesus used this word to teach that God is a loving father
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Abba
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God's loving and watchful guidance over his creations on their way to their final goal and perfection
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divine providence
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fallen state of human nature into which all generations of people are born
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original sin
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the state of man and woman before sin
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original holiness and justice
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an inclination to commit sin that can be found in human desires and appetites as a result of original sin
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concupiscence
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