Theo Compiled Finals by Dychitan

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THEO SAMPLEX (Compilation)

1) The assumption is that the sexual behaviour of homosexual persons isalways and totally compulsive is considered by the Church as anunfounded and demeaning assumption. Why? Explain riefly.

It is an unfounded and demeaning assumption because it is thefundamental freedom and dignity of persons that matter as humans made in the

image and likeness of God. Homosexuals have a choice to choose the genderthat will help them achieve Gods higher purpose for man and woman. Byclaiming that sexual behavior for homosexuals is compulsive demeans orlessens the dignity and freedom given to us by God.

!) Why should we avoid at all costs the unfounded and demeaningassumption that the sexual behavior of homosexual persons is always andtotally compulsive?

What is essential is that the fundamental liberty which characteries thehuman person and gives him his dignity be recognied as belonging to thehomosexual person as well. !. "# Homosexual unions

") #or the Catholic Church$ what are the acceptable grounds forconsidering homosexual unions to be similar or analogous to %od&s planfor marriage and family?

$here is absolutely no ground which is acceptable to the church inallowing homosexual unions to be similar or analogous to Gods plan formarriage and family. Genesis specifically states the three fundamental elementsof %reators plans for marriage&

a' created ()* and W+()* in his ,image and likeness- othergenders were not mentioned

b' (arriage is instituted by the %reator as a form of life in which acommunion of persons is realied involving the use of the sexual faculty.

c' God has willed to give the union of man and woman a specialparticipation in his work of creation.

') What is the difference between a declaration of nullity (what happens inthe church) and an annulment of marriage (what happens in the hilippinecivil courts)? *re both processes allowed in the Catholic Church? Explain.

$he difference between declaration of nullity and annulment of marriageare based on consent and forms or solemnities re/uired.

0eclaration of nullity is only for the %atholic %hurch. Generally1 themarriage of a man and a woman is a lifetime vow. 2or the %hurch1 the only causefor the termination of marriage are death and nullity through the !etrine and!auline privileges. )lso1 even if the marriage is annulled1 the existence of such

union is recognied even after the annulment. *ullity is available only underextreme and 3ustified circumstances according to the church.

")nnulment of (arriage can only be availed of in the civil courts. In the!hilippines1 there are six grounds for annulment. +nce a marriage is annulled1the marriage is considered void from the beginning 4as if there was no union atall'. )nd the spouses may remarry.

In civil annulments1 3udges1 prosecutors1 etc. are involved in the process5

while in %hurch nullities1 priests1 prosecutors of the bond1 etc. are involved.

+) Who is recogni,ed in the -ur&an as the first uslim? Why?)brahim is considered in the 6uran as he first (uslim1 as he chose to

surrender to the +ne God1 rather than accept the polytheistic religion of hisfather. )brahim was also the first to obey )llah and carry out his plans.

/) Why is it said that Tur0ey matters so much to slam?$urkey matters enormously to two big debates about religion in public

life. How compatible is it with political modernity7 Where exactly to draw the linebetween religion and modern state7It is the cradle of Islamic religion.

2) Comment briefly on the following statement3 The holy city of ecca is touslims as the 4atican is to Catholics.

$he statement is false.%orrect statement&

$he holy city of (ecca is to (uslims as the 89:;


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6) Which country is generally considered the world&s most religiouscountry? Why?

India.Because of the ff&

a' It has been the birth place of four big religions.b'It has remained religious even if it has modernied.c':eligion informs three political conflicts

17) *ccording to the Catholic ishops Conference of the hilippines$(a) What is the first principle of politics?Human dignity and solidarity. It includes protection of life and solidarity

includes being in touch with the poor and their needs.

(b) What is the goal of political activity?$he goal of political activity is to work for the common good.

11) 8acism can be described as intolerance and nonacceptance of othercultures. While all opponents of racism argue for tolerance$ proponents ofinterreligious dialogue say that this is not sufficient. 9o you agree? Explain

your answer briefly.$olerance is not sufficient. !roponents of interreligious dialogue aspirefor acceptance of other cultures and religions. )cceptance stems from anunderstanding of the diverse cultures around the world.


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T8>E 8 #*@AE

T8>E1) The Church teaches that respect for homosexual persons should notlead in any way to approval of homosexual behaviour or to legalrecognition of homosexual unions.

T8>E2) Marriage is the central point of the !acrament of Creation"

T8>E#) $or every Muslim% the presence of &llah can be experienced here andnow through the very sounds and syllables of the &rabic 'ur(an.

T8>E ) The Catholic Church teaches that homosexual persons% as humanpersons% have the same rights as all persons% including the right of notbeing treated in a manner which offends their personal dignity.

T8>E*) +ivorce is immoral because it is the original intention of the Creatorthat it be indissoluble.

T8>E,) -n any debate concerning divorce legislation the Catholic Church does

not as that Catholic doctrine as such be enshrined in law% since itrecogni/es that morality and civil law do not necessarily coincide.

T8>E0) The experience of other countries shows that the legali/ation of civildivorce lead rapidly to acceptance of divorce and remarriage as morallyright and socially normal.

#*@AE) ews and Christians regard the Biblical text as the eternal words of3od 4imself.

#*@AE5) -slam is extremely monolithic% such that there are minimal differencesin social practices and religious beliefs among the Muslims of differentnations.

#*@AE16) The holy city of Mecca is to -slam as the 7atican is to Catholics.It is 8erusalem for %atholics.

#*@AE 11) The 'ur(an was written by Muhammad as dictated to him by the&ngel 3abriel.

#*@AE 12) Moses is recogni/ed as the first Muslim because he chose tosurrender to &llah rather than accept the religion of his father.

)braham

#*@AE1#) 3ender ideology goes against nature.

#*@AE1) +ivorce is a grave offense against 3od% but not against natural law.

#*@AE1*) 8volving standards of decency" is a sufficient legal 9ustification forterrorist acts.

#*@AE1,) !ince the Catholic Church teaches that remarriage following divorceis impossible% it follows that the laws of the !tate must embody thisCatholic principle.

#*@AE 10) $or the Catholic Church% there are reasonable grounds forconsidering homosexual unions to be in some way similar or remotelyanalogous to 3od(s plan for marriage and family.

$here are absolutely no grounds for considering homosexual unions tobe in any way similar or even remotely analogous to Gods plan formarriage and family. !. @ Homosexual unions

>@T@E CBCE31) -n the eyes of the Church same:sex union is not e;uivalent to marriagebecause4c' a same sex union contradicts he nature of marriage.


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9ocumentation AerviceD At. Thomas oreWhat is the main principle that separates politics from morality?

$he principle is simply that politics1 like all human activities1 must beexercised always in the light of the faith of the Gospel. Both clergy and laity mustbe involved in the area of politics when moral and Gospel values are at stake.

True or #alse3 At. Thomas ore was executed after opposing ing Benrythe 4Fs decision to ma0e rotestant Christianity as England&s foremostreligion.A 2)=


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What is :divorce morality; in the 9ivorce 9ebate?0ivorce mentality describes divorce as somewhat socially acceptable or

even fashionable since it spreads throughput the community. ) country that doesnot allow divorce is criticied as morally backward.4


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To understand the competitive mechanism of modern religion in Aouthorea$ what is needed?

$he two sacred texts which are&"' K$he Wealth of the *ationK andD' the )merican %onstitution .

&rticle= IG come all ye faithfulI)

ewswee0D -ur&anTrue or #alse. The worst sin a uslim can commit is adultery .: 2)=

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