Original sin and its impacts (Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes
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How did Augustine teach that original sin is passed on to future generations?
How did Augustine teach that original sin is passed on to future generations?
Through sexual intercourse
According to Augustine, original sin orientates humans towards what and away from what?
According to Augustine, original sin orientates humans towards what and away from what?
Towards cupiditas, away from caritas
Which quote supports the idea that original sin is inherited from Adam?
Which quote supports the idea that original sin is inherited from Adam?
'We are seminally present in Adam's loins'
What is the Latin term Augustine used for 'weakness of will'?
What is the Latin term Augustine used for 'weakness of will'?
Akrasia
What can people still do despite having a divided will according to Augustine?
What can people still do despite having a divided will according to Augustine?
Reason & recognise right from wrong
Which Biblical quote did Augustine use to illustrate the divided will?
Which Biblical quote did Augustine use to illustrate the divided will?
'I do not what I want, I do what I hate'
What childhood example did Augustine use to show human nature is corrupt?
What childhood example did Augustine use to show human nature is corrupt?
Stealing a pear when not hungry
What type of leaders did Augustine say would have guided society before the fall?
What type of leaders did Augustine say would have guided society before the fall?
Shepherds
What does Augustine argue is needed after the fall to maintain earthly peace?
What does Augustine argue is needed after the fall to maintain earthly peace?
Repressive rule controlling by force
What metaphor did Augustine use to explain how Christians should behave in earthly society?
What metaphor did Augustine use to explain how Christians should behave in earthly society?
'A pilgrim in a foreign land'
What term refers to the heavenly society that is the perfect way to live?
What term refers to the heavenly society that is the perfect way to live?
Ecclesia
When will people fully know heavenly society according to Augustine?
When will people fully know heavenly society according to Augustine?
After death through God's grace