Key beliefs (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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The 'problem of evil'
The 'problem of evil'
How can all-loving, all-powerful God allow evil & suffering to exist?
'The Fall' in Christian theology
'The Fall' in Christian theology
Adam & Eve's disobedience that let sin enter the world
What God originally created (Genesis)
What God originally created (Genesis)
A perfect world without suffering
Who tempted Adam and Eve
Who tempted Adam and Eve
The devil/Satan (as the serpent)
Why God sent Jesus Christ to Earth
Why God sent Jesus Christ to Earth
To overcome evil & die for humanity's sins
Psalm 46:1 quote
Psalm 46:1 quote
God is our refuge and our strength
Main lesson from Book of Job
Main lesson from Book of Job
Faith can be maintained even during extreme suffering
Free will defence explanation
Free will defence explanation
God gave humans freedom to choose good/evil; genuine love requires choice
Vale of soul-making concept
Vale of soul-making concept
Suffering serves spiritual purpose & aids character growth
Qualities developed through suffering
Qualities developed through suffering
Compassion, resilience, and faith
Christian response through prayer
Christian response through prayer
Seeking God's strength to cope with life's challenges
Who founded the Samaritans
Who founded the Samaritans
Chad Varah
Purpose of the Samaritans organisation
Purpose of the Samaritans organisation
Support for people experiencing emotional distress/crisis