Heteronomous Ethics Quiz

What does the Catholic Church draw on for Natural Law reasoning?

• Sacred Tradition

• The Bible

• The teachings of Jesus

• The Catechism

What is the sequence of elements in the Catholic tradition?

According to Alasdair MacIntyre, what is rationality influenced by?

• Pure logic

• Historical and cultural traditions

• Scientific discoveries

• Personal opinions

What is one of the challenges Christians face according to the text?

• Ignoring the New Testament

• Negotiating between the New Testament and the present world

• Rejecting modern views on leadership

• Following only the Old Testament

What does the heteronomous approach to Scripture acknowledge?

• The simplicity of interpreting the Bible

• The complexity of the Bible and the need for community guidance

• The irrelevance of historical context

• The rejection of contradictions in the text

What is a more non-literal interpretation of Biblical ethics?

• It is literalistic about passages.

• It appreciates the metaphysical and use of analogy to present God’s commands.

• It provides an autonomous and timeless set of rules.

• It evokes the creative and faithful response of those who would be God’s people.

What does Jesus' attitude towards tradition often involve?

• Acceptance of Jewish elders' traditions.

• Criticism of traditions of the Pharisees and Scribes.

• Support for the rules of men.

• Endorsement of the commandment of God.

What is a concern about reason being set against faith?

• Reason is always trusted by Christians.

• Reason is viewed suspiciously by some Christians.

• Reason is seen as superior to faith.

• Reason is never questioned by Christians.