Signs Of Gods Existance Flashcards
What is faith?
A response to Gods invitation
Faith is a response that is given how?
Through a lifetime of decisions
Why does suffering and tragedies happen?
We don’t know
What is the Christian response to suffering?
Keep believing that God continues to be with us in our pain and gives us grace to bear our suffering
How common is a belief in God or some higher power beyond us?
It seems to be a universal belief throughout history
Where are signs of Gods existence?
They are abound
What happens when faith is absent?
Religion expressions become very empty and boring
Sacred mystery is revealed by God how?
Within sacred writings?
Religious practices include what?
Symbols and celebrations
Where must religious practices come from?
They must spring forth from a deep and genuine faith
In what ways has God revealed himself throughout history?
The Exile to Babylon The Ten Commandments The bible Jacob and Joseph's personal encounters with God The Torah
Name two signs of Gods existence
Seeing God in nature
Human reason
Through being loved
What is the difference between faith and religious practice?
Faith is trust and true belief in the religion. Religious practice is prayers and celebrations to keep your faith alive. They both rely a lot onto each other.
