Personal and Social Sin (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Definition of sin
Definition of sin
Actions contradicting God's will & moral laws
Personal sin
Personal sin
Wrongful acts that appear to impact only the individual
Origin of personal sin
Origin of personal sin
Individual choices & attitudes
Social sin
Social sin
Wrongful acts creating widespread societal consequences
Key characteristic of social sin
Key characteristic of social sin
Far-reaching consequences affecting entire communities
Can sin exist in complete isolation?
Can sin exist in complete isolation?
No - religious teaching says no sin is isolated
Effect of personal sins on society
Effect of personal sins on society
Create ripple effects throughout society
How lying becomes social sin
How lying becomes social sin
Involves 2+ people, spreads, creates prejudice & discrimination
Celtic Tiger time period
Celtic Tiger time period
Mid-1990s to late 2000s in Ireland
Personal sins during Celtic Tiger
Personal sins during Celtic Tiger
Excessive financial gain, greed, risky lending
Celtic Tiger social consequences
Celtic Tiger social consequences
Economic collapse, service cuts, higher taxes, inequality
Religious view: nature of all sin
Religious view: nature of all sin
All sin has social dimensions, affects broader community
Contemporary examples of personal→social sin
Contemporary examples of personal→social sin
Economic crises, environmental damage, social media, politics