Religious studies

Imagine that you want to explain the following points to a fellow student who is not familiar with either Pope Benedict or Thomas Aquinas. You can write your answer in three numbered sections that correspond with the questions below. You may also choose to write in the form of a personal letter if you wish.

1. Drawing upon Deus Caritas Est, compare Pope Benedict’s treatment of reason and faith with his treatment of eros and agape.
2. Drawing upon the selections assigned for class, compare Aquinas’ treatment of reason and faith with his treatment of natural virtue and supernatural virtue.
3. Compare (and possibly contrast) the ways in which Pope Benedict and Aquinas address the relationship between what is human and what is divine.