Creation Flashcards
How could a book get into the new testament
- 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
What did God create on day 1
Day and night
What did God create on day 2
The sky
What did God create on day 3
Earth, seas and vegetation
What did God create on day 4
The sun, moon and stars
What did God create on day 5
Birds and fishes
What did God create on day 6
All the land animals and humans
What did God do on day 7
Rested
How do Christians view the creation story
As myths which convey deeper truths
What is the nature of God
God is transcendent
God is creator
God is omnipotent
What does God is transcendent mean
Belief that God is not part of the world that we know and cannot be fully grasped by human beings
What does God is creator mean
The belief that God is the only creator who has created everything
What does God is omnipotent mean
God is all powerful and therefore can do anything he wants
Quote for God is transcendent
“Then God said, ‘let there be light; and there was light”
Quote for omnipotent
“God saw everything that he had made, and indeed, it was good.”
What is the nature of humans
Humans share the spirit of God
Free will comes from God
Quote for humans sharing the spirit of God
“God breathed into his nostrils the breath of life”
What is free will
Humans are allowed to do whatever they wish-God doesn’t stop Adam from eating from the tree
Who painted the creation of Adam
Michelangelo
Misleading aspects of the creation of adam painting
-doesn’t say that God gave Adam life through touch
-God and Adam are the same size
-no other ethnicities than white
What does the creation of adam painting show
-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
Who painted Hand of God
Hildrith Meiere
What does the Hand of God painting show
-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
Similarities between paintings
They both show God is the creator
They both show God is powerful
They both show God is eternal
Differences between paintings
-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
What is the significance of the creation stories
-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
What is stewardship
Christians have a special responsibility to look after the environment on behalf of God.
Problems facing the earth
-stripped earth of natural resources
-polluted waters
-plants and animals becoming extincts
Solutions for problems facing the earth
-care for nature
-Slow down how much we consume and waste
-take public transport when you can
How can catholics be good stewards
Recycling
Boycotting multinational companies
Using public transport
Catholic teaching on sustainability
Natural resources should be preserved
Damaging one element effects others.
Catholics should take action to improve the situation. The vatican installed solar pannels
How do CAFOD support sustainability
Supporting SDGs (sustainable development goals (SDGs)
Encourages people to live simpler
Works with groups such as MONLAR- helps farmers use sustainable methods
What is natural law
Our knowledge of right and wrong comes from human nature
What are the two basic natural laws
“Do good and avoid evil”
“Protect and preserve life”
