RE paper 1 Flashcards
Who created the world according to Catholic views?
God
What does creation ex nihilo mean?
Creation from nothing
What do Fundamentalist Christians believe about the Bible’s creation story?
Literally correct
What is the Catholic view on the Bible’s creation stories?
Symbolic with truths
What do Orthodox Jews reject regarding the universe’s origin?
Modern scientific explanations
What is the Big Bang?
Expansion of universe from a point
How old is the universe according to Big Bang theory?
13.7 billion years
Who rejected the idea of a creator God in relation to the Big Bang?
Stephen Hawking
How do Catholics view the Big Bang?
God caused it
What do Christians who believe in literal Bible truth think?
Conflict between science and faith
What is the process by which organisms change into new species?
Natural selection
What supports Darwin’s theory of evolution?
Fossil record and DNA
What is Richard Dawkins’ belief about God and evolution?
Evolution eliminates need for God
What did Pope John Paul II say about evolution?
No conflict with faith
How do some Christians view evolution?
Attack on their faith
What is the Sanctity of Life?
Human life is sacred
Why do Catholics believe in the Sanctity of Life?
Created ‘imago dei’
What is the Jewish belief about life?
God alone gives and takes life
What do the 10 Commandments forbid?
Taking of life
Who is St Catherine of Siena?
Human dignity from God’s image
What does St Catherine say about human creation?
Created from love
When does a person become a person?
Key question in abortion debate
When do Catholics believe life begins?
Conception
What is considered sacred by Catholics?
All human life
Do Catholics believe abortion is acceptable?
No, except if mother’s life is threatened
What is the Catholic view on abortion?
Right to life for both
How do some fundamentalist Christians view abortion?
Never acceptable
When might some Christians find abortion acceptable?
‘Lesser of 2 evils’
What is the Humanist approach to abortion?
Pro-choice
What does Peter Singer argue about human life?
Not of equal value
Who does Peter Singer consider ‘non-person’ humans?
Embryos and newborns
What is the Catholic response to Peter Singer’s view?
Personhood remains
What does Catholicism believe about human dignity?
Made imago dei
How does Singer view speciesism?
Discriminatory
Creation ex nihilo
creation out of nothing
Evolution
process of mutation and natural selection
Imago Dei
in the image of God
Inspiration
“God breathed”
Omnipotence
God is all powerful
Revelation
God makes himself known
Stewardship
care for creation responsibly
Transcendence
existing outside of space and time
What does ‘transcendent’ mean in Genesis 1?
Beyond space and time
How is God’s power described in Genesis 1?
Omnipotent
What does ‘immanent’ mean in Genesis 2?
Close to the world
How is God described as loving in Genesis 2?
Omnibenevolent
What is the concept of stewardship in relation to humans and the planet?
Authority and responsibility over nature
Why do Catholics believe humans have a responsibility to care for creation?
Humans are created in God’s image
What should humans do to fulfill their responsibility towards the planet?
Cut down on pollution, care for animals
What values connect to loving God and one’s neighbour?
Concern for climate change
Who are considered ‘neighbours’?
Other humans
What do Catholics teach about society contribution?
Duty for common good
What is the humanist belief about looking after the planet?
Morally correct action
Why should humans be stewards of the world according to Humanists?
For good of others
What do Catholics believe about the Bible?
Inspired word of God
Who inspires the writers of the Bible?
The Holy Spirit
What are the two parts of the Bible?
Old Testament and New Testament
What do the first 5 books of the Old Testament teach?
How to live
What is the last book of the Bible?
Book of Revelation
How long did it take for the books to be accepted as authentic records?
350 years
How do interpretations of the Bible vary?
Literal or metaphorical
What do Catholics consider Genesis 1?
A myth
What are the Gospels considered?
Historical truth
What does the creation of Adam express?
Faith in God
How can art be used in spirituality?
Focus for prayer
What does art require from individuals?
Personal response
What does imago Dei signify in the painting?
Humans created by God
What relationship do God and Adam represent?
Parent and child
How is life depicted as a gift in the painting?
Touch of finger-tips
What does the sky carried by angels symbolize?
God’s transcendence
What dual meaning can the cape represent?
Brain or womb
What does Chi Rho symbolize?
Early Christianity
What do Alpha and Omega represent?
Beginning and end
What does the Lamb symbolize?
Paschal lamb
What does the cross represent?
Redemption and salvation