God (AQA A-Level Religious Studies): Flashcards
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Anthropomorphism
Anthropomorphism
Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities
Omnibenevolent
Omnibenevolent
All-loving or perfectly good
Hesed
Hesed
Steadfast covenant love between God and Israel
Agape
Agape
Other-person-regarding love from God's nature
'Abba' meaning
'Abba' meaning
'My Father' - signifies God's approachability
Messiah/Christ
Messiah/Christ
King or anointed one
Yahweh Sebaoth
Yahweh Sebaoth
The Lord of hosts
Problem of evil inconsistent triad
Problem of evil inconsistent triad
God omnipotent, omnibenevolent, yet evil exists
Immanent
Immanent
Present within the world (contrast: transcendent)
Hampson's critique of God-language
Hampson's critique of God-language
Portrays God as exclusively male, reinforcing patriarchy