Experiencing God Flashcards
1
Q
How do sacred texts help people experience God?
A
Understand and appreciate their creator
Moral guidance
Comfort at times of distress
Word of god
Helps build relationship through god—> prayer
2
Q
Are religious texts still relevant in 2024 (agree)
A
Largely followed by believers of the faith
Tradition and morality does not change ‘morally absolute’
Provides hope to followers
Helps new members understand the foundation of the faith and what god is like
Human rights stem back to biblical law
3
Q
Are religious texts still relevant in 2024 (disagree)
A
Out of date
They don’t give moral guidance on modern ethical issues
Scripture can be seen as discriminatory (women and the gays)
Absolute morals not realistic in modern society
Contradictory in nature
