The concept of Simple good in Christianity
Simple good, as defined by the Catholic Church, refers to a fundamental form of goodness that is straightforward and sufficient for satisfaction. It is characterized by its simplicity and unchangeability, serving as the source from which all other things are created. This concept emphasizes the purity and essential nature of goodness in its most basic form.
Synonyms: Easy, Straightforward, Favorable, Beneficial, Modest
In Malay: Sederhana bagus; In Swedish: Enkelt gott; In Finnish: Yksinkertaista hyvää; In Spanish: Simple bueno; In German: Einfach gut; In Dutch: Simpel goed
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Christian concept of 'Simple good'
From: Works of St. Anselm
(1) A straightforward goodness that represents every good, and is deemed adequate for satisfaction.[1]
From: The city of God
(1) This is a good that is alone simple, and therefore alone unchangeable, and from which all other things have been created.[2]