Christian Practices Flashcards
What is a pilgrimage?
A journey to a sacred place. Both a spiritual and physical journey.
Why would someone go on a pilgrimage?
To ask for forgiveness, to think over a difficult decision, seek a cure for an illness, spend time with other Christians.
Give two contrasting examples of pilgrimages
Iona- Tiny island off the west coast of Scotland.
Lourdes- France, Bernadette had her vision there
What do volunteers do at the pilgrimage?
Travel alongside a sick patient, meet up with people there and take care of them during their stay.
Nature of god
Omniscient
Omnipotent
Omnibenevolent
Transcendent
God is outside of the universe
State the parts of the trinity
Farther
Son
Holy Spirit
Why is God ‘just’
The universe is fair
What do fundamentalist Christians believe about the creation story?
It’s literally true
What do liberal Christians believe about the creation story?
It’s an allegory
What should people take from the creation story?
God created everything
God is responsible for all order
Everything god created was good
Human beings are created in the image of God
How does God reward justice?
If you live a good life u are rewarded. If you are bad you will be punished.
Why do Christians try and live a good life?
To be rewarded in heaven
Bible verse as to why you should live a good life
“What ever you do for the least of my brothers you do for me “
Why would God forgive us if we have misbehaved?
Because he is ‘just’ he will understand the reason why we misbehaved.
Define transcendent
God is apart from creation
Summarise the problem of evil
If God is omnipotent, omniscient, omnibenevolent then why is there suffering in the world?
What is the free will defence?
Adam and Eve were given free will but abused it. Now every born human is cursed with original sin and this explains why we suffer.
How does the Holy Spirit change peoples lives?
Strength to overcome addiction or Martin Luther King the strength not to back down
Who is ‘God the son’
Jesus
Define incarnation
(Literally) become flesh-God took form of a man
Which version of Jesus’ birth states it’s literally true?
Gospels of Matthew and Luke
Which version of jesus’ birth states it should be interpreted as symbolic?
Johns gospel
Bible verse that shows how logos controlled chaos?
‘The word became flesh and dwelt amongst us’
Why is the incarnation significant to Christians?
It shows that God loves us because he was prepared to become a humble man
What was the crucifixion?
Jesus was arrested for blasphemy and was put to death by a Roman governor for treason
Why do Christians believe Jesus’ death was not an accident?
Because apparently it was part of God’s plan and this way Jesus atoned our sins and brought us closer to God
How can you heal your sins and make things right with God?
Sacrifice animals
People believed Jesus died for the sake of our sins
Why does the crucifixion show God loves us?
It was a huge sacrifice
Define atonement
AT-ONE-MENT
What was the resurrection?
Jesus rose from the dead
Why is the resurrection significant?
Proves Jesus was the son of God
What does the resurrection prove?
There is life after death
What is God more powerful than and what is is evidence?
He is more powerful than death which is proven by the resurrection
Why do Christians take comfort from knowing God was once human?
They know that he experienced suffering/ temptation
So he will understand if they sin
What was the ascension?
40 days after the resurrection Jesus was taken up to heaven
Why is life after death necessary?
To make the world fair
What proof is there for life after death?
Near death experiences
An atheist view on life after death
There is none. When we die are body shuts down
Apostles verse for life after death
“I believe in the resurrection of the body and life everlasting”
What happens allegedly to your soul when die?
It leaves your body and goes to heaven.
What happens at the end of time?
The day of judgement
Where do catholics believe you go when you die?
Purgatory