Mock Christianity Flashcards
The trinity
Father/son/Holy spirit
Resurrection
Proof Jesus is the son of god
Happened 3 days after he died on the cross
Characteristics of god and how it influences Christian’s
He will judge us on judgement day= He will decide if we go to heaven or hell= Christian’s live good lives and follow 10 commandments (They won’t kill)
He is omnipotent= He made the world in 7 days= Since he made Earth Christian’s may be eco friendly and recycle because they want to look after it.
Ways of salvation
Salvation through good works = Good things for others because that’s what Jesus did (feed the 5000)= The may donate to food banks or donate to charity to follow Jesus.
Salvation through commandments= Following gods commandments (thou shall not commit adultery= Christian’s will follow these rules and do good things to get to heaven (parable of the sheep and the goat)
Literalist view on creation
They believe the bible is 100% true and reject science. They believe genesis one is true and that god took 7 days to create earth. They do not believe science is compatible with Christianity and may let this belief influence their lives by refusing pain medication during birth because god said “with pain you will give birth to children”. They may also prevent their children from learning about science at school because it contradicts their beliefs.
Non-literalist view on creation
They believe the story of creation is a metaphor and that “let there be light” is a metaphor for the Big Bang. Genesis 1 is merely a description of what happened condensed into 7 days. They believe science and Christianity are compatible. Non-literalists may educate their children on science and the world around them more than a literalist.
Celebrating Easter
Lent/ Easter services/ palm leaf
Christian responses to persecution
Help the victims
Forgive the perpetrators
Pilgrimage
Lourdes (France)= saint Bernadette saw a vision of the Virgin Mary= healing miracle occurs= Sick Christian’s may visit for a miracle (disabled person who wants to walk)
Iona (Scotland) = It Is believed there is a thinner veil to they feel closer to god= it is remote with no distractions and lots of nature= gives them freedom to pray without interruption and be closer to god.
Christian relief organisations
Cafod= Increase access to clean water in deprived areas= Jesus fed the 5000= “bless are the peace makers”= they follow his footsteps.
Christian aid= Help all people with global issues (war/ natural disasters) = send supplies like food/ shelter/ medical supplies because Jesus helped the poor.
