explain how the bible is interpreted Flashcards
1
Q
what does catholic christians interpret the bible as?
A
- symbolic meaning: dont take it literally
- deeper meaning: how Christians should live to go to heaven
2
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why do the catholic christians interpret the bible this way?
A
- ’ God said “Let there be light” and there was light’
- interpreted as direct reference to big bang
- 6 days are literal: shows omnipotence
3
Q
how do Catholics change by interpreting the bible this way?
A
- understand scientific theories
- link with the Bible
- george Lemaitre
4
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what does Creationists interpret the Bible as
A
- literal and is word of God
- truth
5
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why do creationists interpret the Bible this way?
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- created the world in 6 days
- 1st: light and dark
- humans last day
- evolution doesnt correlate with Bible
6
Q
how do creationists change by interpreting the Bible this way?
A
-shun scientific theories e.g Big Bang and Evolution
