Creation and Genesis Flashcards
what do Catholics believe about creation?
they believe that God created the world ex nihilo and all the species and plants living in it. This means he created the world without the need for other materials
What proof is there to back up Catholic views on creation?
• In St Augustine’s confessions and Enchiridion extract he wrote “you created this out of nothing” implying that God is an omnipotent creator as only he has the power to create out of nothing
•Genesis says “in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” further showing God’s creative power
How do Catholics express their views on creation?
Catholics express their views on creation by thanking God in prayer for his creation of the world and caring for the environment as stewards.
What do Catholic Christians believe about Genesis?
Genesis is the first book of the Bible and contains the Christian creation accounts. Instead of taking the book word for word true, Catholic Christians believe Genesis contains symbolic stories that present God as the creator of the universe and teach them his qualities.
What does Genesis teach Catholics about the qualities of God?
In Genesis it says “in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” demonstrating to Catholics God creative powers and teaching them that God is an eternal being as before creation,space and time he still existed
How do Catholics express their views on Genesis?
they accept scientific theories like the Big Bang as they do not believe Genesis contradicts these theoriesas it is only symbolic
What do Creationist Christians believe about Genesis?
Genesis is the first book of the Bible and contains the Christians creation accounts. Creationist Christians take Genesis as literal so believe God created the world in six 24hour days and rested on the 7th.
What proof backs up creationist beliefs about Genesis?
In Genesis it says “in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” demonstrating to creationist Christians God’s creative powers and teaching them that God is an eternal being as before creation,space and time he still existed.
How do Creationists express their beliefs about Genesis?
As they believe the bible to be word for word true, they would not accept scientific theories such as the big bang or evolution as they believe accepting them would undermine God’s role as creator
