GOVT 350 Liberty University Test 4
What is a biblical view of equality? - ANS-a. There is equality in the eternal sense
(axiological question)
b. Equality of Salvation or standing before God
c. Equal value as to our fundamental essence
d. Each person is precious in and of himself
What is the relationship between the Christian principle of individuality and the
acquisition of external property? In other words, why do differences in the acquisition of
external property exist apart from a civil policy of wealth redistribution? - ANS-a. There
exists a diversity of beings and individualities; human inequality exists relative to talents,
gifts, faculties, physical frames, intellectual abilities, etc. which leads to social,
economic, and political inequality.
b. Internal property differences lead to differences in the acquisition of external property
- inequality in the acquisition of property.
c. "Equality before God-personal equality- is important precisely becuae people are not
identical. Their different values, their different tastes, their different capacities, will lead
them to want to lead very different lives. Personal equality requires respect for their right
to do so". FTC 129
What is the economic difference between equality of outcome and equality of
opportunity? Who typically favors equality of outcome? - ANS-a. Equality of Opportunity:
Arbitrary obstacles are removed (like class/race/ethnic barriers and elitism) or
overcome, and requires self-government, responsibility and initiative. In a free market,
your skills will be in demand and make a way for you to be productive and serve. You
are free to reap benefits and suffer loss.
i. Une carrière ouverte aux les talents-a career open to the talents
b. Equality of Outcome: Sameness in economic and social living standards, which
requires greater levels of civil intrusion to compensate the "disadvantaged" in the name
of "fairness."
Why does equality of opportunity typically produce inequality of economic results? -
ANS-a. Because people have different internal property and different goals
Why is equality of opportunity not inconsistent with liberty? - ANS-a. An atmosphere by
which man can live according to his design, and fulfill his obligations to both God and
his fellow man. (Religious Liberty - liberty of Conscience - Civil Liberty): You are "free to
What is a biblical view of equality? - ANS-a. There is equality in the eternal sense
(axiological question)
b. Equality of Salvation or standing before God
c. Equal value as to our fundamental essence
d. Each person is precious in and of himself
What is the relationship between the Christian principle of individuality and the
acquisition of external property? In other words, why do differences in the acquisition of
external property exist apart from a civil policy of wealth redistribution? - ANS-a. There
exists a diversity of beings and individualities; human inequality exists relative to talents,
gifts, faculties, physical frames, intellectual abilities, etc. which leads to social,
economic, and political inequality.
b. Internal property differences lead to differences in the acquisition of external property
- inequality in the acquisition of property.
c. "Equality before God-personal equality- is important precisely becuae people are not
identical. Their different values, their different tastes, their different capacities, will lead
them to want to lead very different lives. Personal equality requires respect for their right
to do so". FTC 129
What is the economic difference between equality of outcome and equality of
opportunity? Who typically favors equality of outcome? - ANS-a. Equality of Opportunity:
Arbitrary obstacles are removed (like class/race/ethnic barriers and elitism) or
overcome, and requires self-government, responsibility and initiative. In a free market,
your skills will be in demand and make a way for you to be productive and serve. You
are free to reap benefits and suffer loss.
i. Une carrière ouverte aux les talents-a career open to the talents
b. Equality of Outcome: Sameness in economic and social living standards, which
requires greater levels of civil intrusion to compensate the "disadvantaged" in the name
of "fairness."
Why does equality of opportunity typically produce inequality of economic results? -
ANS-a. Because people have different internal property and different goals
Why is equality of opportunity not inconsistent with liberty? - ANS-a. An atmosphere by
which man can live according to his design, and fulfill his obligations to both God and
his fellow man. (Religious Liberty - liberty of Conscience - Civil Liberty): You are "free to
