The Meaning and Purpose of Life (AQA A-Level Religious Studies): Flashcards
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3 main purposes of life in Christianity
3 main purposes of life in Christianity
Glorify God; prepare for judgement; bring God's Kingdom on Earth
Glory (kabod in Hebrew)
Glory (kabod in Hebrew)
God's essential quality beyond human understanding
Genesis 1 - humans created in what?
Genesis 1 - humans created in what?
God's image - represent God's qualities to creation
Genesis 2 emphasis
Genesis 2 emphasis
God's intimate care & personal relationship with humans
Doctrine of Atonement
Doctrine of Atonement
Jesus' death makes up for human sin; reconciles God & world
Parable of Sheep & Goats key message
Parable of Sheep & Goats key message
Treating the least fortunate = treating Jesus himself
John Hick's soul-making theodicy main idea
John Hick's soul-making theodicy main idea
Evil allows humans to grow virtues; life's purpose is soul-making
3 qualities of God's Kingdom
3 qualities of God's Kingdom
Peace, justice, freedom from want
Jesus as inaugurator of the kingdom (Mark 1:15)
Jesus as inaugurator of the kingdom (Mark 1:15)
Jesus made it possible to imagine God's Kingdom on Earth
Eschatological vs Active view of Kingdom
Eschatological vs Active view of Kingdom
End of time return vs working to create perfection on Earth now