CLC EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
circle of faith in action
the three steps of awareness, analysis, and action; helps to bring about
justice for the social, political, and economic issues in the world
Praxis
living according to one's beliefs, not just in private, but in a way that affects
the world
liberation theology
a way of talking about God amid the reality of the suffering of innocent
people; emphasizes that acting on faith is more important than talking
about faith
worldview
the basic beliefs that guide the way someone relates to the world
solidarity
a constant commitment to the common good, based on the belief that we
are all really responsible for all; because all people are part of the same
human family, we have the same responsibilities toward one another that
any family members have
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
the theory that people need to meet their most basic needs before moving
on to higher needs; first is physical needs (food, drink, sleep, health,
exercise), next is safety needs (security, protection, comfort, peace, order),
after that is love needs (acceptance, belonging, love and affection,
participation), after is self-esteem needs (recognition and prestige,
leadership, achievement, competence, strength and intelligence) and last is
self-actualization needs (fulfillment of potential, challenge, curiosity,
creativity, and aesthetic appreciation)
justice
establishment of loving relationships among human beings, God, and
creation so life can flourish in the way God intends
choosing life
supporting all life and opposing all means of ending life, like abortion,
euthanasia, and the death penalty
abortion
the intentional ending of a pregnancy
, death penalty
the sentence for being executed for committing a serious crime
restorative justice
focuses on restoring the good that has been harmed by criminal activity -
for the victims, the community, and the offender
retributive justice
an approach to criminal justice where the emphasis is on hurting the
offender
"both and" approach
an approach to justice issues to help all involved in a situation; for example,
to protect both the well-being of women and the well-being of their unborn
children, to seek both the well-being of those harmed by crime and the
well-being of the one who causes that harm
community
groups of people who relate to one another on the basis of common
characteristics, circumstances, or interests
exclusion
attempts to determine who does and does not belong to the community by
focusing on the differences that separate people from one another
poverty
the experience of not having the basic things one needs to live a full and
dignified life; denies people their basic human rights
living on the edge
because someone in poverty has so little, something little can be a large
inconvenience, such as a car breakdown or an illness if you don't have
health insurance
hunger
issues of chronic hunger, starvation, and malnutrition
homelessness
not having a home, sleeping in cars or on the street
living simply
making choices that deepen our joy because they focus on the essentials
of life, not on illusions of what brings happiness
marginalization
being forced outside of the main group or to the edges of society
work
any sustained effort expended for a purpose; effort that makes a difference
in the world
power over
SOLUTION
circle of faith in action
the three steps of awareness, analysis, and action; helps to bring about
justice for the social, political, and economic issues in the world
Praxis
living according to one's beliefs, not just in private, but in a way that affects
the world
liberation theology
a way of talking about God amid the reality of the suffering of innocent
people; emphasizes that acting on faith is more important than talking
about faith
worldview
the basic beliefs that guide the way someone relates to the world
solidarity
a constant commitment to the common good, based on the belief that we
are all really responsible for all; because all people are part of the same
human family, we have the same responsibilities toward one another that
any family members have
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
the theory that people need to meet their most basic needs before moving
on to higher needs; first is physical needs (food, drink, sleep, health,
exercise), next is safety needs (security, protection, comfort, peace, order),
after that is love needs (acceptance, belonging, love and affection,
participation), after is self-esteem needs (recognition and prestige,
leadership, achievement, competence, strength and intelligence) and last is
self-actualization needs (fulfillment of potential, challenge, curiosity,
creativity, and aesthetic appreciation)
justice
establishment of loving relationships among human beings, God, and
creation so life can flourish in the way God intends
choosing life
supporting all life and opposing all means of ending life, like abortion,
euthanasia, and the death penalty
abortion
the intentional ending of a pregnancy
, death penalty
the sentence for being executed for committing a serious crime
restorative justice
focuses on restoring the good that has been harmed by criminal activity -
for the victims, the community, and the offender
retributive justice
an approach to criminal justice where the emphasis is on hurting the
offender
"both and" approach
an approach to justice issues to help all involved in a situation; for example,
to protect both the well-being of women and the well-being of their unborn
children, to seek both the well-being of those harmed by crime and the
well-being of the one who causes that harm
community
groups of people who relate to one another on the basis of common
characteristics, circumstances, or interests
exclusion
attempts to determine who does and does not belong to the community by
focusing on the differences that separate people from one another
poverty
the experience of not having the basic things one needs to live a full and
dignified life; denies people their basic human rights
living on the edge
because someone in poverty has so little, something little can be a large
inconvenience, such as a car breakdown or an illness if you don't have
health insurance
hunger
issues of chronic hunger, starvation, and malnutrition
homelessness
not having a home, sleeping in cars or on the street
living simply
making choices that deepen our joy because they focus on the essentials
of life, not on illusions of what brings happiness
marginalization
being forced outside of the main group or to the edges of society
work
any sustained effort expended for a purpose; effort that makes a difference
in the world
power over
