Religious Studies Y09 Autumn 2023/24 Flashcards
1. omnibenevolent
The belief that God/Allah is all-loving and good.
- omnipotent
The belief that God/Allah is all-powerful.
- omniscient
The belief that God/Allah is all-knowing.
- transcendent
The belief that God/Allah exists outside of time and space, beyond the human realm.
- immanent
The belief that God/Allah is close to humanity and involved in the world.
- monotheism
Belief in one God
- free will
The ability to choose between right and wrong, some believe this ability is given by God/Allah.
- faith
Complete trust or belief in someone or something, especially God/Allah, even without proof.
- God’s will
God’s plan for humans.
- sanctity of life
All life is precious, holy and a gift from God/Allah.
- sin
The thoughts or actions that God/Allah dislikes.
- evil
The opposite of good; a cause of suffering and against the will of God.
- salvation
Saving the soul so it goes to heaven.
- Heaven
A state of eternal happiness in the presence of God/Allah.
- Hell
The place of eternal suffering or state of being without God/Allah.