Significance Of The Creation Stories About Genesis Flashcards

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The Genesis Creation stories teach Christians three ideas

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Stewardship
Sanctity ofnlife
The dignity of human beings

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Quote / evidence for stewardship

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Adam and Eve “ subdue the earth and “ have dominion” over every living thing
Also in Genesis 2 Godmpits Adam in the garden of Eden to “ till it and keep it”

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Quote / evidence for dignity of human beings

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Genesis 1 states that God made humans “ in his image “

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Quote / evidence for the sanctity of Life

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In Genesis 1 , God blesses humans after he crestes them

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Stewarship - In Genesis 1 God tells Adam and Eve fo “ subdue “ the earth and “have dominion” over every living thing.

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This suggests that humans have been given the power and authority to rule over all other creatures

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Stewarship - Two verses teach Christians

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That they have a duty to look after the environment on behalf of God .Christians believe the world is a gift from God but God expects them to protect and care for the world in return

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Dignity of human beings - In Genesis 1 it states that God made humans “in his image” Suggests

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All humans are equal because they have all been created by God and share in the qualities of God

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Dignity of human beings - all humans are equal because they have all been created by God

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For Catholic this means that all people have dignity - they are worthy of honour and respect.Catholics believe that everyone should respect their own dignity and the dignity of others

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Sanctity of Life - In Genesis 1 God blesses humns after he created them.Catholics believe

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that all creation is holy because it has been created and blessed by God .

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The idea that all life is holy and sacred - particularly human life - is known as

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The Sanctity of Life

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For Catholics , belief in the sanctity of Life means

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That every stage of life should be treated with care and respect.This is an important reason why Catholics are against euthanasia and abortion

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