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Creation Flashcards

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What is the image of God?

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God is the creator of everything and created humanity in his own image

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What is the sanctity of life?

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The belief that all creation is sacred and holy as it has been created and blessed by God

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What is transcendent?

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God only needs his own word in order to create and is beyond human understanding

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What is omnipotence?

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All-powerful - God has the power to do whatever he wants

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What is stewardship?

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God expects humans to look after the world and take care of it on his behalf

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What are 3 characteristics of God

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• omnipotent
• transcendent
• creator

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How is God omnipotent?

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God is omnipotent (all-powerful) as he can create anything that he wants and has the power to do whatever he wants

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How is God transcendent?

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God is transcendent - beyond and outside life on earth and the universe as he is able to create solely through the power of his own word, showing that he is beyond human understanding

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How is God creator?

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God is the only creator who has created everything, which is significant for Christians as it enforces their monotheistic beliefs. It also tells us to respect all of creation around us as it has been created by God and should therefore be respected.

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What are the two sections in the bible?

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Old and New Testaments

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What is the Old Testament?

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It tells us of God’s relationship with the Jews during the years prior to the birth of Jesus

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What is the New Testament?

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It deals with the life and teachings of Jesus and his apostles (who became early leaders of the church)

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How many books are there in the bible?

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73 total
Old testament - 46
New testament - 27

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What are the 4 types of writing in the Old Testament?

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• law
• history
• wisdom
• prophets

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Describe what the law books are/contain?

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First 5 books, showing how the Jews became the people of God

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Describe what the history books are/contain?

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They show how God guided his people and how people often refused to listen

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Describe what the wisdom books are/contain?

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They include prayers, psalms, books of advice and poems, showing people how to use their God given talents in order to do what is right/stay close to God

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Describe what the prophets books are/contain?

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They contain the words of inspired figures who were sent by God to teach people about how God is active in the world and challenge people to stay faithful

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What are the 4 main sections of the New Testament?

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• gospels
• acts of the apostles
• epistles
• book of revelation

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Describe what the gospels are/contain?

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Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. They record the actions and teachings of Jesus

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Describe what the acts of the apostles are/contain?

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They tell us some of the events in the early church

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Describe what the epistles are/contain?

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They are letters that show Christians how to live by Jesus’ teachings and what it means to be a Christian

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Describe what the book of revelations is/contains?

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An apocalyptic book featuring John’s own mystical visions which some Christians believe to describe the end of the world

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Describe what imago dei is:

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Latin for “image of god”. Refers to a physical, spiritual, moral and relational, likeness to God. We as humans all have characteristics of God in many different ways.

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Describe the human characteristic of dignity:
Genesis 1 states that God made humans in his image and all humans are equal as we are all created by God, sharing his qualities. For Catholics, this means that all humans have dignity and should be treated with respect.
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Describe the sanctity of life:
In Genesis 1, God blesses humans after he creates them. God believes that all of creation is holy as it has been made and blessed by God. This idea that human life is holy and sacred is known as the sanctity of life, meaning that Catholics believe that every stage of life should be treated with care and respect meaning that they are against euthanasia.
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Describe the human characteristic of free will:
Genesis 2 shows that God has given humans free will. It describes how God makes the garden of Eden for Adam and Eve to live in and tells them that they can eat from any tree except for the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Although God 'commands' Adam not to eat from the tree however he doesn't actively prevent him from doing so - he has a choice (the free will to choose for himself). Christians believe that using free will in a way to please God brings them closer to him.
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Describe the human characteristic of stewardship:
In Genesis, God tells Adam and Eve to subdue the earth and have dominion over every living thing, suggesting that humans have been given the power to rule over all other creatures. God puts Adam in the garden of Eden to 'till it an keep it', suggesting that humans must look after the world with care and love - shows humans have a duty to care for the gift God has given us
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What is natural law?
The moral principles and values/laws that are thought to be inherent to all humans
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What is the link between natural law and humans?
Natural law refers to the idea that humans are born with an understanding of what is right and wrong meaning that humans should know right from wrong intuitively and following natural law is important as it is part of God's will for humans
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What is an example of a literal interpretation of the genesis creation story?
• Fundamentalists interpret the bible extremely literally, believing that it is a factual record of what took place. • They believe that the bible is the word of God so must be accurate in all respects - God loves humans so wouldn't misguide them with false information • humans have no right to prefer their own interpretations of the bible over God's word
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What is an example of a non-literal interpretation of the genesis creation story?
The genesis creation stories tell us how God created the universe and humanity. The Catholic Church teaches that these are myths, meaning that they are stories intended to convey deep or complex spiritual truths and aren't meant to be taken literally.
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What do Catholics believe to be the main messages to take away from the creation stories?
Main messages: God made everything, everything God made was good and humans are the high point of God's creation
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What are reasons why Catholics should live according to Natural Law?
• God made all of creation good and humans are apart of his creation. • Following natural law is important as it is part of God's will for humans - God created humans with this built-in moral code, therefore humans should follow it. •Furthermore, humans should not need rules to tell them what is right and wrong.
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What are reasons why Catholics should not live according to Natural Law?
• Humans in some cases need rules to set boundaries to consolidate what is acceptable and what is unacceptable. • For more complex issues and situations, humans may want guidance and may not subconsciously know what is the best thing to do.
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What is the authority of the magisterium?
The magesterium is the teaching authority of the Catholic Church which comes from the Pope and the bishops. They have authority to shape and confirm the Catholic Church's beliefs and views on important subjects
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What is the role of the Magisterium?
The bible was written a long time ago by people living in a very different society and Catholics today need guidance on how to interpret it today, and how to apply it to their everyday lives.
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Why should humans carry values of stewardship and why should we,'love our neighbour'?
God created humans in his image, giving them free will and responsibility.
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What is interdependence?
The idea that all things rely on eachother to survive.
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What are ways that we can show stewardship on a local level?
• throw away less waste + recycle more • walk, cycle or use public transport rather than driving • educate others on the importance of protecting the environment
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What are ways that we can show stewardship on a national level?
• push politicians to support laws to protect the environment • support and buy products from eco-friendly businesses • put pressure on companies to follow eco-friendly policies
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What are ways that we can show stewardship on a global level?
• put pressure on governments to implement policies agreed • boycott or help to expose international companies that threaten the environment
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What was the second Vatican council?
A series of meetings held between the Pope and the Bishops between 1962 and 1965 to talk about a number of issues and update Catholic teaching on a number of topics
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Why was it important that the second Vatican council was held in terms of religious belief and scientific belief?
The council discussed the contradictions between science and religion. This was a major issue for church unity as more scientific data and knowledge was being collected. This could possibly harm the church and so a meeting was held with many important catholic figures from around the world on how the church would officially adapt to these changes.
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What is a quote that talks about the relationship between religious and scientific belief?
"If methodical investigation ... is carried out in a genuinely scientific manner ... it never truly conflicts with faith" - Gadium et spes
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What is Catholic belief on the relationship between religious and scientific ideas?
At the end of the council it was decided that religion and science do not work against each other but instead work in harmony. The council stated that religion explains the why while science explains the how, and any discrepancy's were as result of each topic asking different questions. This was a legitimate answer but would rely on the creation stories in Genesis being understood as myth.
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What is sustainability
Sustainability means living in a way that respects the environment and its natural resources to kepp everything in balance and harmony.
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Why do Catholics believe in sustainability?
Catholics believe God made every part of creation good, so all of it is important and valuable, meaning that promoting sustainability allows them to respect the goodness of all of God's creation.
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What is Cafod?
CAFOD is the official aid agency for the Catholic church in England and Wales, aiming to help those in poverty in order to create a more balanced and therefore sustainable world. They support projects that promote sustainable living and help to protect the environment.
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Explain two ways in which CAFOD supports sustainability:
• Encouraging people to live more simply - giving livesimply awards to communities taking concrete steps to live in a simpler, more sustainable way • Helping to found the Beyond 2015 campaign, supporting the creation of the UN sustainable goals Lin 2015 which aim to improve people's quality of life and make the world more sustainable
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Simply describe the Michelangelo's Creation of Adam:
It is a picture with Adam and God both levitating, Adam on land and God in a heart-like structure with children around
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Simply describe Hildreth Meiere's 'Hand of God':
It is a the palm of a hand facing downwards, with the wrist coming out of what looks like a cloud
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What beliefs does Michelangelo's Creation of Adam express?
• Adam isn't fully alive yet - he is waiting for God's touch, showing human dependance on God • Adam is shown as strong- showing how God made everything, 'very good' and humans are made in his image • he is carried through the air by a group of angels, showing his transcendence and divinity
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What are some criticisms of Michelangelo's Creation of Adam?
• Adam's physique is just as good as God's, undermining his omnipotence • God is portrayed as human, going against, 'thou shalt not worship false idols' and his transcendence • Genesis 2:7 says that God brought Adam to life by breathing into his nostrils rather than touching him
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What beliefs does the Hand of God artwork express?
• lines extend from hand to the edge of the circle - shows that God is sole creator of universe and how his power touches all things • God's hand is large compared to size of cloud - shows omnipotence
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What is a criticism of the Hand of God artwork?
It anthropomorphises God and depicts him as mortal, undermining his omnipotence and transience
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