key words Flashcards
1
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creation ex nihilo
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the belief that God created the world ‘from nothing’
2
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Omnipotent
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The belief that God is all powerful
3
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Transcendent
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The belief that God exists outside of time and space
4
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Evolution
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The gradual change and development of species overtime. Associated with Charles Darwin
5
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Imago Dei
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The belief that humans were made in the image of God
6
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Stewardship
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The belief that humans should protect and preserve the environment and hand more on to the next generation
7
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Revelation
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The way in which God makes himself known to the world. Catholics believe he does this finally and fully through the person Jesus Christ
8
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Inspiration
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The belief that the writers of the bible were guided by the Holy Spirit to write what is good and true
