Political Principles for Catholic Voters: Lesson Four Political Principles for Catholic Voters Session 4: True and False Liberty Test your knowledge! What is the difference between negative and positive liberty?* Negative liberty is more difficult for us to grasp than positive liberty Negative liberty is morally wrong, while positive liberty is morally right Negative liberty is liberty from something, while positive liberty is the freedom to do as we ought Why does liberty need truth?* Because we are fallen creatures who are tempted to use liberty for the wrong ends Because liberty is false and changeable Because we have a better understanding of liberty than our forefathers did How can you, as a citizen, uphold the truth?* By keeping it to yourself Through your vote By attacking wrongful views True or false: Catholic social teaching falls neatly into one of the two dominant political parties.* True False In the name of liberty, Liberalism does which of the following:* Limits the presence and freedom of religion in the public square Holds true to the authentic meaning of freedom Welcomes all voices in the public sphere
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