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RS Y08 Aut1 Flashcards

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omnipotent

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the belief that God is all-powerful

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What started Creation?

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The Bible teaches: ‘God created the heavens and the earth.’

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The Fall

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When Adam and Eve disobeyed God and ate the forbidden fruit, they fell out of favour with God and were told to leave the Garden of Eden.

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salvation

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saving of the soul and being able to enter eternal life in heaven through God’s grace and Jesus’ sacrifice

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Original Sin

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the belief held by Christians that human nature is flawed because Adam and Eve chose to go against God’s commandment in the Garden of Eden.

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omniscience

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the belief that God is all-knowing

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omnibenevolence

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the belief that God is all-loving and good.

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faith

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complete trust or belief in someone or something, especially God, even without proof

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worship

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showing adoration and reverence - offering praise to God

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idols

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an image or representation of a God used as an object of worship (e.g. statues)

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monotheism

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belief in one God

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prophet

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a person regarded as an inspired teacher communicating the messages of God

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trinity

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Whilst Christianity is a monotheistic religion, Christians believe that God has three forms or persons: The Father (the creator) The Son (Jesus) and The Holy Spirit (who inspires Christians today).

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baptism

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The Christian religious rite that allows people to become members of the Church. Water is used to symbolise the washing away of sin.

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atonement

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Making amends or payment for a wrong. The belief that Jesus’ sacrifice restored the relationship between God and humanity.

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redemption

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The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.

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What is the first and greatest commandment?

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The Bible teaches; ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart.’

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What is the second commandment?

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The Bible teaches; ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’

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Parable of the Good Samaritan

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The moral of the Good Samaritan is that everyone, even those normally considered an enemy, is your neighbour.

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Parable of the Sheep and the Goats

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Jesus taught that like how a shepherd separates his sheep from his goats, on the day of judgement God will separate the righteous from the unrighteous. The righteous (sheep) will spend eternity with him in heaven, the unrighteous (goats) will be separated from him for eternity.

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literal

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to understand a story or text exactly as it is written - to take it as historical fact

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metaphorical

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to understand a story or text as symbolic - it has a meaning or truth rather than being factual

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compassion

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showing sympathy and concern for the well being of others

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influence

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the effect a belief has on the way a person acts

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Nobel Peace Prize

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an award given to a person for their contributions towards peace-making

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pacifist

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a person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable

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peaceful protest

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standing up against something in a non-violent way: marches, petitions and sit-ins

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precepts

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a rule about how to behave or what to think

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attributes of God

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God’s characteristics - what he is like.

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eternal

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without beginning or end

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free will

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the ability to choose between right and wrong - some believe this ability is given by God

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immanent

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the belief that God is close to humanity and involved in the world

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omnipotent

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the belief that God is all-powerful

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omnibenevolent

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the belief that God is all-loving and good

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omniscient

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the belief that God is all-knowing

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atheist

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someone who does not believe a god exists

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agnostic

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someone who is unsure whether a god exists

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theist

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someone who believes in a god

Religious Studies and Life Year 08 (3 decks)

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