The significance of the Creation account (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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3 things Creation account reveals to Catholics
3 things Creation account reveals to Catholics
Unique nature, place in world, divine purpose
Biblical passage describing human creation
Biblical passage describing human creation
Genesis 1:27-28
Meaning of 'image of God' (imago Dei)
Meaning of 'image of God' (imago Dei)
Humans different from all other creatures, have special dignity
Human position in God's Creation
Human position in God's Creation
Final and highest part
Definition of dominion
Definition of dominion
God-given power and authority over the world
Definition of stewardship
Definition of stewardship
God-given responsibility to care for and protect the world
How dominion and stewardship relate
How dominion and stewardship relate
Work together, complementary concepts
Human role as stewards of Creation
Human role as stewards of Creation
Guardians and caretakers
3 parts of humanity's divine purpose
3 parts of humanity's divine purpose
Worship God, care for Creation, live with others
What Catholics show by caring for natural world
What Catholics show by caring for natural world
Love and gratitude towards God and His Creation
Catholic belief about accountability after death
Catholic belief about accountability after death
Held accountable by God for how they treated the world
What stewardship is for Catholics
What stewardship is for Catholics
Religious obligation, not just a nice idea
What Catholics should prioritise over short-term gain
What Catholics should prioritise over short-term gain
Wellbeing of creation
What Creation narrative provides foundation for
What Creation narrative provides foundation for
Catholic environmental and social responsibility