Creation (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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Catholics: faith + science relationship?
Catholics: faith + science relationship?
Both work together harmoniously
Genesis chapters: creation narrative
Genesis chapters: creation narrative
Chapters 1-3
Literalist belief about Genesis account
Literalist belief about Genesis account
Happened exactly as described
Literalist view: length of creation days
Literalist view: length of creation days
Six literal 24-hour periods
Metaphorical view: 'day' in Genesis
Metaphorical view: 'day' in Genesis
May represent longer time periods
Science explains ___, Bible explains ___
Science explains ___, Bible explains ___
Science: HOW; Bible: WHY
God's trait: speaking universe into being
God's trait: speaking universe into being
Omnipotent (unlimited power)
God's trait: no beginning, no end
God's trait: no beginning, no end
Eternal
God's trait: creation as act of love
God's trait: creation as act of love
Compassionate and caring
Genesis 1:26: humans made in God's ___
Genesis 1:26: humans made in God's ___
Image
Catholic view: faith vs science conflict?
Catholic view: faith vs science conflict?
No necessary conflict
Relationship between science & religion
Relationship between science & religion
Complementary ways of understanding
Vatican view: evolution & Big Bang theory
Vatican view: evolution & Big Bang theory
Compatible with Catholic faith