Special revelation: Visions (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Quizzes
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What is special revelation in Catholic belief?
What is special revelation in Catholic belief?
God directly communicating with people
What do people claim to see in visions?
What do people claim to see in visions?
Supernatural things like Jesus or Mary
Why are visions particularly powerful for Catholics?
Why are visions particularly powerful for Catholics?
People trust what they see with their eyes
What aspects of God's nature do visions reveal?
What aspects of God's nature do visions reveal?
Omnipotence, omnibenevolence & more
How can visions create belief in God?
How can visions create belief in God?
Through personal connection with divine
Which disciples witnessed the Transfiguration?
Which disciples witnessed the Transfiguration?
Peter, James, and John
What happened to Jesus' appearance in the Transfiguration?
What happened to Jesus' appearance in the Transfiguration?
His face shone like the sun
Who appeared with Jesus at the Transfiguration?
Who appeared with Jesus at the Transfiguration?
Moses and Elijah
When did St Bernadette have her visions?
When did St Bernadette have her visions?
1858
What happened when Bernadette followed Mary's instruction?
What happened when Bernadette followed Mary's instruction?
A spring appeared where she dug
Why do millions visit Lourdes each year?
Why do millions visit Lourdes each year?
Seeking spiritual comfort & healing
What alternative explanations do critics offer for visions?
What alternative explanations do critics offer for visions?
Psychological factors & medical issues
How does the Church approach claimed visions?
How does the Church approach claimed visions?
Maintains careful investigation processes