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Sophia K Religious Studies GCSE English 41 cards

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  1. 1Who might some Christians attribute the existence of evil and suffering to?God or Humans of the devil/Satan
  2. 2John 3:16'For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son'
  3. 3What does 'judge' mean - nature of GodOn judgement day, God will judge humans on their actions during their life.
  4. 4Who is part of the trinity?The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit
  5. 5What was the time in which the original sin took place called?The Fall
  6. 6What does 'immanent' mean - nature of GodGod is within and involved with creation
  7. 7Ten Commandments, Exodus 20'I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God'
  8. 8John 1:1'In the beginning, the Word already existed; Word was with God and the Word was God.
  9. 9What does 'forigiving' mean - nature of GodGod will forgive humans of their sins
  10. 10What does incarnation mean?God became flesh and his son was born.
  11. 11What is 'theism'?Belief in God
  12. 12What does 'omnipotent' mean - nature of GodAll-powerful
  13. 13Nicene Creed'For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate'
  14. 14John 10:30'I and the Father are one'
  15. 15Why is God being omnipotent an issue in the problem of evil and suffering?HE would be able to stop or prevent suffering.
  16. 16What does 'omnibenevolent' mean - nature of GodGod is all loving
  17. 17Where was Jesus born?Bethlehem
  18. 18What does 'omnipresent' mean - nature of GodPresent everywhere
  19. 19What does 'omnitemperal' mean - nature of GodPresent at all times
  20. 20How was Eve made?- At the same time as Adam (Gen 1:27)
    - OR from Adam's rib (Gen 2:21)
  21. 21What does 'omniscient' mean - nature of GodAll-knowing/seeing
  22. 22Who was the most 'faithful' and 'good human?Job (Job 1:8)
  23. 23What is the name for evil and suffering in nature?Natural evil
  24. 24What does 'eternal' mean - nature of GodGod has no beginning and no end.
  25. 25What does 'transcendent' mean - nature of GodGod is beyond and outside of creation
  26. 26What did Epicurus say about God?'Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?
  27. 27What is a 'monotheist'?Someone who believes in one God.
  28. 28What does 'agnostic' mean?Unsure whether God exists or not.
  29. 29What does 'just' mean - nature of GodGod is fair and will treat us so at the judgement
  30. 30Where in the Bible is the Messiah's birth predicted?Old Testament prophets
  31. 31Why do some Christian families raise their children to believe in God?Because they believe it's their duty to marry, have a family and raise their children within the Christian faith. They believe their religion gives children a secure basis and helps them through difficulties.
  32. 32BaptismA child is welcomed in the Church with family, friends and the worshipping congregation promising to support them within the Christian faith.
  33. 33WorshipChildren attend Sunday School to learn about Jesus, God and the Church. They also attend Church services and celebrate Christian festivals.
  34. 34ConfirmationA child will be encouraged to confirm and renew the vows made them in Baptism when they are old enough to make this decision for themselves.
  35. 35CommunityYoung Christians can meet and share in activities such as Bible study groups, youth clubs, prayer meetings or other events. This offers a sense of belonging and community. Young adults are supported by the Church and may also meet partners in the Church community.
  36. 36Design argumentWe cannot possibly 'prove' God's existence and the design argument only suggests he is the designer. The appearance of design could actually be the result of evolution: the scientific theory that everything has evolved and only has the appearance of design.
  37. 37Causation argumentNothing happens by itself. Everything that happens must be causes by something else. The universe cannot have happened itself. A powerful causes was necessary to cause the universe. This cause has to be God. Therefore God exists.
  38. 38Cosmological argumentIn the 13th century, Thomas Aquinas argued that everything happens is caused by something else. However, he argued that you cannot go back indefinitely and that there must have been a first cause of the universe. Aquinas believed this fist caused had to be God and called him the 'unmoved mover' because he is the start of the universe.
  39. 39What are the arguments against causation?The causation argument cannot be proved. Even if everything in the world seems to have a cause, it doesn't mean the universe had a cause. The argument only suggests that God is the cause of the universe. There are other possible causes of the universe such as the scientific 'Big Bang ' theory. If everything has a cause, what caused God?
  40. 40What are the two types of evil?Moral evil and natural evil.
  41. 41Explain free willGod gave people free will. This is the ability to make choices for themselves. Some accept that evil and suffering can be a result of free will.

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