Christian Beliefs Flashcards
What is the definition of natural suffering?
Natural suffering is pain which is not caused by a person but by natural events
What are examples of natural sufferening?
tsunamis, earthquakes or diseases
What is the definition of moral suffering?
moral suffering is a pain which is caused by a deliberate action
What are examples of moral suffering?
murder, theft, exploitation etc
Outline briefly the problem of evil for Christians
If God is not omnipotent then why does evil happen and if God is omnibenevolent then why does he allow us to be the victims of evil. If he is not omnibenevolent or omnipotent then is he God?
What is the definition of omni-benevolent?
all-loving
What is the definition of omni-potent?
all-powerful
What is the definition of omni-scient?
all-knowing
What are the tree beings in the Holy Trinity?
The Father
The Son
The Holy Spirit
Was the Son present at the creation?
Yes
What did the Son do?
The Son became a human being and was born to the Virgin Mary. He died to save humanity, before rising from the dead and ascending to heaven. He will rise again to judge the living and the dead.
What did the Father do?
The Father created the world and sent the Son (Jesus) to save humanity.
What did the Holy Spirit do?
the Holy Spirit is said to guide Christians in their lives, living in their hearts. It was present at the creation, has spoken through prophets, descended at Jesus’ baptism and descended at the Pentecost.
What part of the Bible records the creation of universe and life?
Genesis
What Christians interpret the Bible literally and believe that it is literally the word of God?
Fundamentalists
What Christians believe that the Bible is not literally the word of God but it should be taken seriously regardless?
Conservatives
What Christians believe that the Bible is not the word of God and should be interpreted as Christians wish?
Liberal
What parable teaches us that Jesus will judge people at the end of time depending on their actions?
The parable of the sheep and the goats.
What do Catholics believe about purgatory?
Catholics believe that purgatory is where Christians are judged and cleansed of their sins before they go to heaven.
