Christian Anthropology Christian Anthropology There are nine principles

Christian Anthropology

Christian Anthropology • There are nine principles that define Christian Anthropology

9 Principles of Christian Anthropology • Principle #1: To be human is to be a person, created in the image and likeness of God • Principle #2: to be human is to be a person in relationship with others and to live in communities • Principle #3: To be human is to be essentially good, despite the capacity for disorder and sin

9 Principles of Christian Anthropology • Principle #4: To be human is to live in a culture of shared beliefs, values and meanings • Principle #5: To be human is to live in a culture with specific symbols and rituals that help us understand ourselves, God and the world • Principle #6: To be human is to live in a culture where religion plays an essential role in how we look at and live in the world

9 Principles of Christian Anthropology • Principle #7: To be Catholic in culture is to recognize that we form our relationship with God within culture • Principle #8: To be Catholic in culture is to commit oneself to the kingdom of God proclaimed by and personified in Jesus • Principle #9: To be Catholic in culture is to manifest in creation and human society God's goodness and generosity. We do this by participating in the life of the Church