Chapter 8 Religion

free will

the capacity to choose among alternatives

Dignity

the quality of being worthy of esteem and respect

Original Sin

the following state of human nature into which all generations of people are born

Sin

An offense against God through a violation of truth, reason, and conscience

Dominion

The role of caretaker and faithful steward given by God to our first parents, Adam and Eve

Common Good

The sum total of social conditions that allow people either as groups or as individuals

solidarity

a Christian virtue of charity and friendship whereby members of the human family share material and spiritual goods

concupiscence

the weakness or inclination in human beings to sin individually and collectively

Beatitudes

supreme happiness