Christianity paper 1 pt 2 Flashcards
examples of natural evil?
volcano eruption
natural disasters
death
examples of moral evil?
Lying
Stealing
Murder
Problem with evil?
example story
Story of Job:
-God allows Satan to set evil on Job after he was questioned
-Job commands God to explain why he is punishing him
-God tells him of all the things he has created and asks him if he could rule the world.
-There is design in place and he will not understand
-God gave Job 2x the wealth he has before
what is worship?
A way in which Christians show their deep love and respect for God
Why do Christians worship God?
- They worship God to show their gratitude to God for his omnibenevolence.
-Also because they believe he is omnipotent, so he can do all things, and answer anyone’s prayers
What is the point of worship to the Christian community?
- It brings the community together
-Bonds Christians as they show their love together.
What are the three types of worship?
Liturgical
Non-Liturgical
Informal
Liturgical:
-What is it? 2 Points
-They are services that follow the same set pattern.
-Preist leads the congregation in formal prayers that have set responses
Liturgical?
Advantages (3 points)
-Very traditional, hymns music sung
-worldwide set order of service that is familiar to all
-Emphasises the authority of God
(helps Christians who feel they cannot connect to God pray)
e.g the Lord’s prayer
Liturgical
(disadvantages)
-Services follow same set of pattern, which feels repetitive and ungenuine
-Very formal with prayers that have set responses, you repeat what you are expected to say, not from the heart
Non liturgical (what is it?)
-Service with no set order of ritual
Non liturgical
Advantages (3 points)
-They place emphasis on the word of God in the Bible
-Less informal compared to liturgical churches
-Preacher may change the order of prayer, hymns
Non-liturgical
Disadvantages (2 points)
-People may not always agree with the teachings
-People may not understand the teachings
Charismatic (what is it?)
-Practised by Christians that believe the holy spirit is with them when they pray
Charismatic advantages
(2 points)
-“Charismatic” (led by spirit) which may involve clapping, singing calling out or speaking in tongues
-Worshippers feel it is easier to feel God’s presence in informal worship
Charismatic disadvantages
(3 points)
-Might not be appealing to some as some may believe it lacks tradition
-Shows how the world is developing and loosing respect for God
-Authority of God is reducing
What are sacraments?
-Rituals through which God’s grace can be received
-Make God a part of your life and unite the Christian community
Roman catholicism and orthodox sacraments
(7)
Eucharist
Baptism
Confession
Matrimony
Holy orders
Anointing of the stick
Confirmation
Which two do protestant churches follow and why
-Baptism and Eucharist
-It was the own two performed by Jesus himself. The only two he commanded Christians to do
Infant baptism
Parents decide and congregation welcome with a liturgical service
Infant baptism
(Agreements)
Parents decide and congregation welcome with a liturgical service
-Straightaway, you’ve gotten rid or the original sin
-Get into God’s grace earlier
-With Godparents, you are protected from evil earlier
Confirmation
Aged 11 and above, child can take confirmation classes to learn about Christianity and then can confirm confirm their faith