Interpretations of Creation (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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Two main Christian approaches to Creation story
Two main Christian approaches to Creation story
Literalist and non-literalist interpretations
Alternative name for literalists
Alternative name for literalists
Creationists
How literalists view Genesis Creation account
How literalists view Genesis Creation account
Historically accurate and factual
Literalist belief about length of Creation days
Literalist belief about length of Creation days
Six periods of 24 hours (six days)
What literalists call the Bible
What literalists call the Bible
Word of God
Literalist view of Big Bang & evolution theories
Literalist view of Big Bang & evolution theories
Reject them as incorrect
Bible verse literalists use about 'Word of God'
Bible verse literalists use about 'Word of God'
John 1:1
How non-literalists view Creation story
How non-literalists view Creation story
Symbolic or metaphorical, not literal fact
Non-literalist interpretation of Creation 'days'
Non-literalist interpretation of Creation 'days'
Much longer periods of time, not 24 hours
Non-literalist view: what science explains
Non-literalist view: what science explains
How creation occurred (mechanisms)
Non-literalist view: what Bible explains
Non-literalist view: what Bible explains
Why creation happened (God's love & purpose)
Bible verse about Spirit of God in creation
Bible verse about Spirit of God in creation
Genesis 1:1-2
What Creation shows about God (both views agree)
What Creation shows about God (both views agree)
God's love and immense power
Humanity's role according to Creation story
Humanity's role according to Creation story
Stewards of God's creation
How some Christians view Creation's complexity
How some Christians view Creation's complexity
Proof of God's existence