origins and meanings part 1 Flashcards
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Creation ex nihilo
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Creation out of nothing. Before God created the universe, nothing existed. Only God can create out of nothing.
2
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Evolution
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The process of mutation and natural selection which leads to changes in species over time to split particular environments.
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Imago Dei
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In the image of God. The belief that human beings are uniquely a reflection of God’s parenthood. Unlike the other animals, human beings are rational, free and moral.
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Inspiration
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“God breathed” The belief that the spirit of God guides an individual to act or write what is good and true.