Words Flashcards
What does theism mean
It’s a person who believes in the existence of god
What does atheism mean
It a type of person who does not believe in the existence god
What does agnosticism mean
It’s a person who is unsure wether god exists
What does numinous mean
The feeling of the presence of something greater than you.
What is a miracle
Something that breaks the laws of science and makes you think god did it
What is a prayer
Prayer is an attempt to contact god through words
What is a conversion
Where another person changes from one religion to another
What is free will
The idea that humans beings are free to make their own choices
What is moral evil
Moral evil is actions done by humans which causes suffering eg. Rape
What is natural evil?
Things that cause suffering but have nothing to do with humans eg. Earthquake
What does omni-potent mean?
The belief that god is all powerful
What does omni benevolent mean
The belief that god is all good
What does omniscient mean
The belief that god knows everything and what going to happen
What does assisted suicide mean?
Proving seriously ill people with the means to commit suicide
What does euthanasia mean
The painless killing of someone dying from a painful disease
