Creation I (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Catholic view of Genesis creation account
Catholic view of Genesis creation account
Contains theological truths about God's nature; can accept scientific theories
Literalist/Creationist interpretation of Genesis
Literalist/Creationist interpretation of Genesis
Bible is literal word of God, happened exactly as written
Literalist view: length of each creation day
Literalist view: length of each creation day
Exactly 24 hours - six 24-hour periods
Non-literalist interpretation of Genesis
Non-literalist interpretation of Genesis
Metaphor teaching truths about God, not scientific details
Non-literalist view: what does 'day' mean in Genesis?
Non-literalist view: what does 'day' mean in Genesis?
Might represent much longer periods of time
Non-literalist view on science and religion
Non-literalist view on science and religion
Can work together - no fundamental conflict
How does creation show God is omnipotent?
How does creation show God is omnipotent?
Speaking world into existence from nothing shows unlimited power
How does creation show God is eternal?
How does creation show God is eternal?
Existed before time began, no beginning or end
How does creation show God is compassionate?
How does creation show God is compassionate?
Made world good & beautiful, provided for life to flourish
Meaning of humans made 'in God's image'
Meaning of humans made 'in God's image'
Special relationship with God, reflect His character
Genesis 1:1-2 key point
Genesis 1:1-2 key point
God is source of everything, brings order from chaos
What does Genesis 2:3 teach about rest?
What does Genesis 2:3 teach about rest?
God blessed 7th day, made it holy - Sabbath rest concept
Catholic teaching on faith and science
Catholic teaching on faith and science
No fundamental conflict between God as creator & science
Bible explains WHY vs science explains
Bible explains WHY vs science explains
Bible: why God created; Science: how creation occurred