creation Flashcards
what are some similarities and differences between Adam and God when they are depicted in Michelangelo’s creation of Adam.
similarities
1) God and Adam are nearly the same size suggesting they are equal.
2) Adam is perfect because God made everyone in the image of god.
3) Both look powerful and muscular.
differences
1) God is ancient and eternal looking.
2) God is transcendent (carried in the air by angels)
3) God is bringing Adam to life as he is omnipotent.
where is Michelangelo’s creation of Adam.
Ceiling of Sistine Chapel.
Heart of God by Elizabeth Wang similarities and differences to “creation of Adam”
similarities
1) people reaching out
2) Earth
3) omnipotent God
4) transcendent God
differences
1) Fire
2) holy trinity involved
what does the term “God is creator” mean
Worship only one god.
Humans were made in his image and have his qualities
what does the term “god is transcendent” mean
God only needs his own word to create.
He is beyond human understanding.
what does the term “God is omnipotent” mean
God has the power to do whatever he wants when he wants to.
Stewardship meaning
Duty to look after the environment.
Humans are given the power to rule over earths creation “Dominion”
look after the planet with care and love
dignity meaning
All humans are equal.
All humans have honour and respect.
sanctity of life meaning
All life is created and loved by God.
Every stage of life is treated with care and respect.
Freewill meaning
God gives the gift of allowing people to choose and make their own decisions.
what were the four sub-structures in the Old Testament and what were they about.
1) law = how Jews became people of God and his laws
2) History = How god guided the Jews and how they refused to listen.
3) wisdom = prayers,psalms,poems and advice to understand faith
4) prophecy = Books of prophets whose words kept the faith and
belief of God alive.
what were the four sub-structures in the New Testament and what were they about.
1) The Gospels = actions and teachings of Jesus
2) The acts of the apostles = the events in the early church.
3) The Epistles = letters written by the apostles on how to follow
Jesus’ teachings.
4) The book of Revelation = by apostle John. Describes his visions.
what is the Magisterium
the teaching authority of the Catholic Church formed of the Pope and Bishops of the Church
Catholics interpretation of Genesis.
God made everything
humans are top of creation
creation stories are myths and are used as moral teachings.
a day is a longer period of time in the stories.
Fundamentalists interpretation of Genesis.
The Bible is a factual record of the exact events
God loves Humans so would not mislead them
Humans have no right to prefer their own interpretation
Disagree with evolution theory
