Unit 3 - Looking for Meaning Flashcards
God
the one behind everything - ultimate being creator of the world
Symbolism
a sign with particular meaning e.g a cross for christians
Awe
being overwhelmed by Gods presence
Revelation
something shown or explained that was previously hidden e.g the truth
Community
a group of people with something in common, faith, beliefs, practice and interests
Immanent
the beliefs that God is present in and involved with life on earth and the universe
Transcendent
God is beyond everything we know
Omnipotent
God is powerful
Omnipresent
God is always present
Omniscient
God is all knowing
Eternal
God lives forever
Theist
a person who believes in God or Gods
Monotheism
to believe there is one God
Polytheism
to believe there is more than one God
Agnostic
believes it is impossible to know if God exists or not