Religious Perspectives on Moral Failure (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What does sin represent from a religious perspective?
What does sin represent from a religious perspective?
Actions contradicting God's will & laws
What is personal sin?
What is personal sin?
Wrongful acts seemingly impacting only self
Which is an example of personal sin?
Which is an example of personal sin?
Private thoughts of hatred
Can personal sins exist in complete isolation from community?
Can personal sins exist in complete isolation from community?
No, no sin exists in complete isolation
What is social sin?
What is social sin?
Wrongful acts with widespread consequences
Which is an example of social sin?
Which is an example of social sin?
Systemic injustice
What creates the link between personal and social sin?
What creates the link between personal and social sin?
Ripple effects throughout society
From a religious viewpoint, what dimension does all sin have?
From a religious viewpoint, what dimension does all sin have?
Social dimensions
In the lying example, what broader consequence is mentioned?
In the lying example, what broader consequence is mentioned?
Truth becomes less valued in culture
When was the Celtic Tiger period in Ireland?
When was the Celtic Tiger period in Ireland?
Mid-1990s to late 2000s
What personal sin drove the Celtic Tiger problems?
What personal sin drove the Celtic Tiger problems?
Excessive financial gain & greed
What social consequence of the Celtic Tiger is mentioned?
What social consequence of the Celtic Tiger is mentioned?
Public services faced severe cuts
Which contemporary issue shows personal sin becoming social?
Which contemporary issue shows personal sin becoming social?
Environmental damage from personal choices