Creation Flashcards

1
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How could a book get into the new testament

A
  • one of the 12 apostles had to be the authority behind the book.
  • the book was written before the end of the first century
  • the book had to be accepted by all christian churches
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2
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What did God create on day 1

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Day and night

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3
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What did God create on day 2

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The sky

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4
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What did God create on day 3

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Earth, seas and vegetation

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5
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What did God create on day 4

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The sun, moon and stars

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6
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What did God create on day 5

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Birds and fishes

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7
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What did God create on day 6

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All the land animals and humans

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8
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What did God do on day 7

A

Rested

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9
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How do Christians view the creation story

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As myths which convey deeper truths

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10
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What is the nature of God

A

God is transcendent
God is creator
God is omnipotent

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What does God is transcendent mean

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Belief that God is not part of the world that we know and cannot be fully grasped by human beings

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12
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What does God is creator mean

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The belief that God is the only creator who has created everything

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13
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What does God is omnipotent mean

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God is all powerful and therefore can do anything he wants

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14
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Quote for God is transcendent

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“Then God said, ‘let there be light; and there was light”

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15
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Quote for omnipotent

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“God saw everything that he had made, and indeed, it was good.”

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16
Q

What is the nature of humans

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Humans share the spirit of God
Free will comes from God

17
Q

Quote for humans sharing the spirit of God

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“God breathed into his nostrils the breath of life”

18
Q

What is free will

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Humans are allowed to do whatever they wish-God doesn’t stop Adam from eating from the tree

19
Q

Who painted the creation of Adam

A

Michelangelo

20
Q

Misleading aspects of the creation of adam painting

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-doesn’t say that God gave Adam life through touch
-God and Adam are the same size
-no other ethnicities than white

21
Q

What does the creation of adam painting show

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-God and Adam lie in similar positions- made in the image of God
-God being carried through the air via angles shows transcendence and omnipotence
-God is in a brain shaped cloud -all knowledge comes from God

22
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Who painted Hand of God

A

Hildrith Meiere

23
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What does the Hand of God painting show

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-Gods hand is large compared to the cloud above -omnipotence
-lines come from God’s hand to the edge of the circle (universe) - God is creator
-shows God’s greatness and power

24
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Similarities between paintings

A

They both show God is the creator
They both show God is powerful
They both show God is eternal

25
Q

Differences between paintings

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-God’s fist is shown in the Hand of God instead of a human like the creation of adam -shows respect
-In the creation of Adam God has grey hair presents God as an old man

26
Q

What is the significance of the creation stories

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-we learn about God’s nature
-we learn about the nature of humans
-we gain beliefs about the image of God and sanctity of life

27
Q

What is stewardship

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Christians have a special responsibility to look after the environment on behalf of God.

28
Q

Problems facing the earth

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-stripped earth of natural resources
-polluted waters
-plants and animals becoming extincts

29
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Solutions for problems facing the earth

A

-care for nature
-Slow down how much we consume and waste
-take public transport when you can

30
Q

How can catholics be good stewards

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Recycling
Boycotting multinational companies
Using public transport

31
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Catholic teaching on sustainability

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Natural resources should be preserved
Damaging one element effects others.
Catholics should take action to improve the situation. The vatican installed solar pannels

32
Q

How do CAFOD support sustainability

A

Supporting SDGs (sustainable development goals (SDGs)
Encourages people to live simpler
Works with groups such as MONLAR- helps farmers use sustainable methods

33
Q

What is natural law

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Our knowledge of right and wrong comes from human nature

34
Q

What are the two basic natural laws

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“Do good and avoid evil”
“Protect and preserve life”