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