Christianity paper 1 pt 2 Flashcards

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examples of natural evil?

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volcano eruption
natural disasters
death

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examples of moral evil?

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Lying
Stealing
Murder

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Problem with evil?
example story

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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

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what is worship?

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A way in which Christians show their deep love and respect for God

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Why do Christians worship God?

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  • 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
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What is the point of worship to the Christian community?

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  • It brings the community together
    -Bonds Christians as they show their love together.
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What are the three types of worship?

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Liturgical
Non-Liturgical
Informal

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Liturgical:
-What is it? 2 Points

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-They are services that follow the same set pattern.
-Preist leads the congregation in formal prayers that have set responses

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Liturgical?
Advantages (3 points)

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-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

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Liturgical
(disadvantages)

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-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

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Non liturgical (what is it?)

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-Service with no set order of ritual

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Non liturgical
Advantages (3 points)

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-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

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Non-liturgical
Disadvantages (2 points)

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-People may not always agree with the teachings
-People may not understand the teachings

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Charismatic (what is it?)

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-Practised by Christians that believe the holy spirit is with them when they pray

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Charismatic advantages
(2 points)

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-“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

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Charismatic disadvantages
(3 points)

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-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

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What are sacraments?

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-Rituals through which God’s grace can be received
-Make God a part of your life and unite the Christian community

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Roman catholicism and orthodox sacraments
(7)

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Eucharist
Baptism
Confession
Matrimony
Holy orders
Anointing of the stick
Confirmation

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Which two do protestant churches follow and why

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-Baptism and Eucharist
-It was the own two performed by Jesus himself. The only two he commanded Christians to do

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Infant baptism

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Parents decide and congregation welcome with a liturgical service

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Infant baptism
(Agreements)

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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

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Confirmation

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Aged 11 and above, child can take confirmation classes to learn about Christianity and then can confirm confirm their faith

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Believer’s baptism
3 points

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-Religion is a free choice and a personal one that cannot be made for you
-Closest to Biblical scripture as babies were not Christened in the bible
-Symbolic of dying (immersion) and being brought back to life

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What is the eucharist?

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What is believed to happen during Eucharist?

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-They believe they encounter Jesus in the bread and wine
-They feel Jesus through each other, as they share peace

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Eucharist quote:

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“He took bread, gave thanks and broke it and gave it to them saying “this is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me”

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What is a pilgrimage?

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-A physical journey that believers take to develop their spiritual journey
-It could be a place where a significant Christian event took place

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Examples of pilgrimages:
Church of the nativity
Why do they go there?

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-Supposedly where Jesus was born
-To see the birthplace of Jesus (birthplace of Christianity)

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Examples of pilgrimages:
The via Dolorose
Why do they go there?

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-This was the street that Jesus walked from prison to the place of his crucifixion ( mount Cavalry)
-To feel connected to the crucifixtion

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Examples of pilgrimages:
Holy sepulchre
Why do they go there?

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Site of the resurrection
To see the place where Jesus was buried and resurrected

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Examples of pilgrimages:
Iona Scotland
Why do they go there?

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-The first place that Christianity was brought to in Scotland
-“Thin place” which is a veil between the physical and spiritual is at its thinnest due to the remote environment.

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Examples of pilgrimages:
Vatican City
Why do they go there?

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-It is the largest church in the world and is built over the tomb of st Peter
-People could possibly meet the Pope (leader of Roman Catholicism)

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Examples of pilgrimages:
Lourdes France
Why do they go there?

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-Over 7000 people claim to be cured and 69 of them have verified as genuine miracles
-Christians go to have a religious experience

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Celebrating festivals:
Christmas:
Why is it celebrated?

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-To celebrate the incarnation of Jesus
-Belief that God became human in Jesus
-Seen as a time of peace and goodwill

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How is it celebrated?

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-Churches have carol services with readings from the Bible
-Christians send Christmas cards and gifts which recall wise men’s gift to Jesus
-Midnight mass takes place on Christmas eve
-Lasts 12 days, ending with feast of Epiphany

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Celebrating festivals:
Easter:
What is the celebration about?

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-Celebration of the resurrection of Jesus from the dead

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How is it celebrated?

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-On Easter Sunday, churches are filled with flowers and special hymns
-Jesus was crucified on “Good Friday” and laid in the tomb, special services are held and possesions in the street are held by a man holding a cross

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The church

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An assembly or gathering of Christians

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The church quote

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“Jesus is the head of the body”

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Role of church in local community food banks

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-They pray for communities
-They are open to anyone to join the church
-They host events which brings the community together

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Quotes on church in local community food bank

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-Parable of sheep and goat
-“Love thy neighbour”

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Mission

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The calling of an individual or group to go spread faith

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Missionary

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A person on a mission, usually to do charity work

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Evangelism

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Spreading the word of Christianity by preaching

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Evangelism quote

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“I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners”

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Great commission quote

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“Go forth and make desciples of all nations”

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Agape

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Unconditional love, sacrificial love
-You act this way because you love thy neighbour
-Following Jesus’ footsteps

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What do church food banks do?

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-Provide emergency food,help and support for those in crisis

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What do street pastors do?

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-Adult volunteers who recieve training in order to patrol the streets in urban areas

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How does mission spread Christian faith?

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-Brings community together
-Spreads practices of Christianity to others, unconditional love

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How does mission spread Christian faith?

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-Brings community together
-Spreads practices of Christianity to others, unconditional love

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Importance of worldwide church:

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-To proclaim that Jesus came to save humanity from sin and hell by restoring the relationship between God and humans
-Work to bring about peace and understanding in places of conflict

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Reconciliation examples:

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-Coventry cathedral:
Teaches others to forgive and not hold grudges against one another
Corymeella community:
-Teaches to ignore negative beliefs and unite together. reconciliating as you are healing yourself from the past

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Christian persecution quote:

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“everyone who wants to live a Godly life in Jesus Christ will be persecuted”

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Persecution, what does it teach?

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-It may help Christians develop their faith and strengthen their convictions as believers, when their beliefs are challenged, they have to decide whether or not to be fully committed to faith.
-Christians believe that those who suffer for their beliefs share a unique way with Jesus

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The church’s respond to poverty:

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-Tearfund
-Christian aid
-Cafod