component 1: origins and meanings Flashcards
define creation ex nihilo
Creation out of nothing. Before God created the universe, nothing existed. Only God can create out of nothing
Define Evolution
The process of mutation and natural selection which leads to changes in species over time to suit particular environments
Define imago dei
In the image of god. The belief that human beings are uniquely a reflection of God’s personhood. Unlike the other animals, humans are rational, free and moral.
Define inspiration
“God breathed” the belief that the spirit of God guides an individual through o act or write what is good and true
Define omnipotence
The belief that God is all powerful
Define revelation
The word used to describe all the ways in which God makes himself known to human beings. Christians believe that that God does this finally and fully in the person of Jesus Christ
Define stewardship
The duty to care for creation responsibly, as stewards rather than consumers, and to protect it for future generations
“ god put them in the garden to take care of it”
Define transcendence
Existing outside of space and time; God exists in a way that makes him nothing like anything else that exists, above and beyond creation
what do CAFOD do to help those who are victims of natural disaster?
and refugees?
‘disaster fund’
emergency aid = blankets, food, medicines and shelters
blankets and food to war refugees
what does CAFOD work for?
social justice as all life is equal
what does CAFOD try and bring to an end
poverty
how do SVP help stop the elderly, housebound, from feeling lonely
visit the elderly so they don’t feel isolated.
enjoy a nice chat and a cup of tea
what do SVP organize for children of poorer families
organise children camps for people/children from poor families
why are humans worthy of dignity
humans were created in the image of god “imago dei”, and his “likeness”
all life belongs to god as all life is scared (sanctity of life)
what teaching does this link to
Jesus’ teaching on loving our brothers and sisters = “love thy neighbour”
what does gaudium et spes mean
joy + hope
what does gaudium et spes teach about ‘imago dei’
“created in god’s likeness”
“eradicated as country to god’s intent”
“every hype of discrimination… is to be overcome”
what is inter faith dialogue
positive engagement between people of different faiths