Creation Flashcards
What are some christian beliefs of Michelangelos painting (creation of Adam
Adam is shown as the perfect man,full of strength and potential. “God looked at everything he made and was pleased”
God and Adam both look powerfull and muscular , they are lying in similar positions. Reflects god made humanity “ in his image “
God is carried through the air by a group od angels ( beyond and outside life on earth and the universe)
Why doesn’t Michelangelo painting reflect catholic belief
God beought Adam into life by breathing into him ,rather than touching him
God and Adam are the same size suggesting humans are equal to God which goes against human teaching
Why are christians painting important ?
It allows artists to express ideas hard to convey in words. Inspire people to help understand their faith but are limited in what they can show. Difficult to understand complex spiritual ideas or teachings in a work of art
How does meieres mosaic reflect catholic beliefs
God’s hand is large compared to the size of the cloud above it. Helps to show God’s greatness and power
Lines extend from God’ hand to the edge of the circle which depicts the edge of the universe. Reflects the idea God created everything in the universe and his influence and piwer touches all things
Comparing meieres mosaic and creation of adam ( creation of Adam)
Gods nature- both show god is the creater and powerfull and eternal
How god is shown-god is shqon as an old man, some christians object to this as they think an eternal god should not be shown as an aging man
Gods role in creation- focuses on the act of god creating humanity so it conveys more about the relationship between humans and god
Comparing meieres mosaic and creation of adam( meireres mosaic)
Gods nature- both show god is the creater and powerfull and eternal
How god is shown- only gods hand is shown. Some christians think it is a symbol of gods creative power is more acceptable way of showing god as he is infinite
Gods role in creation-Meiere’s mosaic is more abstract and converys greater sense that God is always creating but shows less about relationship about god and humanity
What does genesis 1 teach about the anture of God ( creator)
God is the only creater , who created everything. This is signifant as christians should only worship one god. All of creation is special and should be well kept and treated.god created humans in his own image, we sharequalities with god such as love and compassian
What does genesis 1 teach about the nature of god (omnipotent)
“God saw everything that he made and indeed it was very good”
God has the power to do what he wants, he can create things from nothing excactly how he wants it. Christians trust in God as they know he has the power ro do or change anything
What does geneis 1 teach about the nature of God(transcendant)
“Then god said let there be light and there was light”
God only needs his own words to create. What he says immediately come true. He is beyond human understanding and he canot be fully described or understood
How do humans share the spirirt of God
” then the lord god formed man from the dust and breathed into his nostrils the breath or life and the man became a living being”
Humans share the spirit of God and his qualities
What does gen 2 show about free will
Adam and Eve placed in the garden of wden and told not to eat from the fruit of tree of knowledge of good and bad however dont listen. They has a choice(free will) and free will to sin turns away from god which is why there is evil in the world however free will to do good enables a stronger beteer relationship
What is stewardship
In gen 1, god tells adam and eave to “subdue the earth” and have “dominion over every living thing” suggests humans have power and authority to rule over other creatures.
Gen 2 god says about the garden of eden “till it and keep it.” Looking after the world with care and love. The world is a gift from god but we should protect it and care for it
The dignity of humans
God made humans in his “own image” and thefore all humans are equal and share qualities of God therfore all people have dignity and should be respected
What is the sanctity od life
All creation is holy . Life is hoky and sacred especially human life . Every stage of life should be treated with care and respect
The criteria for the new testament
They wer backed up by one of the apostles or close to the apostles
Written early on before the 1st century
They agreed with christians teachings and beliefs
They were accepted by all christian churches
