Theme C - Existence of God and revelation, Christian Practises And Christian Beliefs And Teachings Flashcards
Name the parable about judgement
Parable of the sheep and goats
What is on the inconsistent triad?
Omnipotence, evil and suffering, omnibenevolence
Who created the design argument?
William Paley
What did William Paley compare the world to?
A pocket watch (the world is complex so someone must have designed it)
What does the holy trinity consist of?
Father, son, Holy Spirit
What is the importance of the worldwide church?
To work on reconciliation, to work against prosecution, to work against poverty
Name 2 key places of pilgrimage in Christianity
Iona and Lourdes
Who created the first cause argument?
St Thomas Aquinas
What is the first cause argument?
Something must have caused our world to come into existence : that person being God
What is another name for the first cause argument?
Cosmological argument
How many days after Jesus’ resurrection did he ascend to heaven?
40 days
Who experienced special revelation in Lourdes?
St Bernadette
What is an example of special revelation?
Visions
What is an example of general revelation?
Nature
Why is pilgrimage important to Christian’s?
It allows them to become more connected with God and it allows them to reflect on life. Some Christian’s also go on pilgrimage to try and receive a miracle e.g to be healed
What is Eucharist?
Bread / crackers to represent the body of Christ and red wine to represent the blood of Christ - food from the last supper
Is Eucharist a sacrament?
Yes it is
What is a scientific piece of evidence which could make someone question the reliability of the first cause argument?
The Big Bang theory / or evolution
What do street pastors do?
They help people on the streets - e.g assist drunk people, hand out water to those in need and help end violence and gang culture
Where in the Bible is the creation story?
Genesis
What is atonement?
Jesus reconnected humans with God - Jesus atoned for our sins by dying on the cross
Name the 4 different types of Christian worship
Liturgical, non - liturgical, personal, informal
