Veritatis Splendor 33. Evolution Creationism Spirit World Materialism Enlightenment Apocalypse Art Dictionary of Moral Terms. Abstract Reality - Nonperceivable reality. It is known by complex relationships. Basic Reality - the realities upon which other realities depend.
Power creates it, being the positive reinforcement of sin.
Domination - The need to prevail against other persons. The action element of pride and the driving force of all significant sin. Elitism - The assumption that worthy persons must be built up, and unworthy persons must be degraded. It includes the subconscious assumption that such a dicotomy is objective, necessary and virtuous. Jealousy - The subconscious assumption that the betterment of other persons is a threat to oneself.