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1.1.1.03 Life in Christ
Life's Longings
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Religious Studies
9th Grade
08/18/2010

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Popularity
Definition
It concerns itself with the ways people are encouraged to behave when around others their age whose opinions are important to them
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Consumerism
Definition
The attitude that acquiring unlimited material possessions is the key to fulfillment
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Individualism
Definition
A "look out for yourself" attitude
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Immediate Gratification
Definition
When we want and expect our needs to be met right now -- not tomorrow
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Sexual Permissiveness
Definition
The belief that loneliness and longing will go away if we just find sexual satisfaction
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Technological Fixes
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The belief that technology will be able to fix all our problems
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Freedom
Definition
The power, rooted in reason and will, to act or not to act, to do this or that, and so to perform deliberate actions on one's own responsibility
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Effective Criticism
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When we take something we have learned and begin to question it
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Reflection
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The ability to think and meditate over your actions
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Virtue
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An habitual and firm disposition  to do the good
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Cardinal Virtues
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Four "hinge" habits that enable us to choose good
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Prudence
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A Cardinal Virtue; it is spiritual common sense that tells us how we should act
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Justice
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A Cardinal Virtue; it is respecting the rights of God and other people
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Fortitude
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A Cardinal Virtue; it is the spiritual strength to do right, even when tempted or afraid
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Temperance
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A Cardinal Virtue; it helps control our appetites, especially in the areas of food, drink, sex, and possessions
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