Religous Experience Flashcards
1
Q
What does it mean to view the divine as personal?
A
The divine is seen as a personal being who intentionally connects with humans and exists separately from the natural world (opposite to monism).
2
Q
What are the key characteristics of the divine?
A
Agency: Plans and decides.
• Action: Creates, responds, performs miracles.
• Relationships: Guides, judges, rewards, punishes.
• Moral Agent: Does good, opposes evil.
3
Q
Example of personal divine?
A
Moses and the burning bush.
4
Q
Religions with personal divine?
A
Christianity, Islam, Judaism.
