Christianity beliefs and teachings Flashcards
Catholic
based in Rome and led by the Pope
Orthodox
split from Catholic Christianity in 1054 CE and practised in Eastern Europe
How many gods do christians believe in
one
god is the creator and the sustainer of what
all that exists
how can people have a relationship with god
through prayer
what gender is god
neither but he has qualities of both male and female
Who is God’s son
Jesus
Omnipotent
All powerful
Benevolent
all loving
Just
fair
if god is benevolent….
challenge to god existing
why does god allow people to suffer, and to hurt others
If god is omnipotent…
challenge to god existing
why does god not prevent evil and suffering, such as the suffering caused by natural disasters
If god is just…
challenge to god existing
why does god allow injustice to take place
Who is God the Father
the creator of all life and a good father to all his children
who is God the Son
Became incarnate through Jesus and descended to earth
Who is God the holy spirit
the unseen power of god at work in the world who influences, guides and sustains life on earth
How long was Jesus on earth for
around 30 years
