Creation Flashcards
How are humans created in Genesis 1?
God created humans last in the 6 days of creation.
How are humans created in Genesis 2?
God molds man out of dirt/clay in his likeness and breathed life through his nose. Woman was made of man’s rib.
State some things that can be observed about Michelangelo’s “The creation of Adam”
Adam has a small penis, God has his finger on a cherubim’s neck, Adam’s naked, God’s touching Adam’s finger with his right hand, God’s hand is above Adam’s, the veil is shaped like a brain, it isn’t biblically accurate.
Explain some of the observations of “The creation of Adam”
Adam hasn’t eaten the apple yet because he’s naked; God has power over man because his hand is higher than Adam’s; God’s inside a brain-shaped veil, showing his omniscience as he’s inside the human brain.
What does transcendent mean?
Beyond the range of human experience
How does Genesis 1 reflect the qualities of God?
Transcendent: he existed before the creation of the universe, outside of where humans can exist.
Omnipotent: created the universe by speaking it into existence.
Creator ex nihilo: spoke the universe into existence from nothing.
How does Genesis 2 reflect the qualities of God?
Omnipotent: breathed life into humans
What is the role of humans in creation in Genesis 2?
They were given dominion over the animals and the planet, and as such are called to be stewards. “So out of the ground the Lord God formed every animal of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to the man to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name.” - Genesis 2:19
Describe the role of human free will in Genesis 2.
Adam and Eve were allowed to eat from any tree in the garden except from the tree of knowledge and, after eating from it, became aware of their own nakedness. God gave humans free will but, as a punishment of misusing it, have to experience pain, sickness and death.
How do the creation stories influence Catholic belief on the sanctity of life?
God blessed his creation so it should be treated with care and respect. ‘God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves upon the earth.’ - Genesis 1:28.
How do the creation stories influence Catholic belief on the dignity of humans?
Everyone was created in the image (likeness) of God, and as such should all be treated with an inherent respect. “So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” As God gave us all free will, our use of it (our opinions) should be respected.
How do the creation stories influence Catholic belief on stewardship?
God created everything so we should respect and care for his creation. He also gave us dominion over all the animals and the world, and as such should look after it/them. ‘Then God said, “Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the wild animals of the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth.”’
How do the creation stories influence Catholic belief on the work of CAFOD?
CAFOD aims to promote sustainability to the people of England and Wales (and probably elsewhere). This is because we are called to look after our environment and be good stewards.
How do the creation stories influence Catholic belief on sustainability?
We are called to have dominion over the world, and as such should keep it in a good state, sustainability being the whole world working in balance and an integral part of keeping dominion over the planet.
What are the 5 main precepts of natural law?
Preserving life (animals protect their young), reproduction (an innate urge to create children), education of offspring (animals teaching their children how to survive), living as a society (bees in hives, ants in colonies), and studying and praying to God (desire for answers is an instinct).
