P2 Flashcards
3 reasons why Catholics believe that the Bible has ultimate authority
“Word of God”
Contains the teachings of Jesus
Prophethood
Quaker views on Intermediaries?
No set structure –> Something of God in everybody (Imago Dei Genesis 1:26) –> SoL –> everyone treated equally
We’re all equal
Two religious understandings of the term conscience?
St Augustine - Voice Whispering to us” –> Sign of a direct message from God
Aquinas - Helps us to tell us what is right and wrong –> Used in Decision Making
Why might some Christians believe Conscience is a poor guide for moral action?
Genesis 3
Karl Barth
The fallibility of human reasoning
Downplays God’s authority
Why might some Christians believe Conscience is a useful guide for making moral decisions?
God-Given
Wrong to not listen to God
Two different views on the importance of the ordained ministry?
Quakers
Catholics