Interpretations of Creation (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Quizzes
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What is another name for Christians who hold literalist interpretations of the Creation story?
What is another name for Christians who hold literalist interpretations of the Creation story?
Creationists
How long do literalists believe God took to create the entire universe?
How long do literalists believe God took to create the entire universe?
Six periods of twenty-four hours
What do literalists call the Bible to show it must be accepted without question?
What do literalists call the Bible to show it must be accepted without question?
'Word of God'
What is the literalist view on scientific theories like the Big Bang and evolution?
What is the literalist view on scientific theories like the Big Bang and evolution?
They reject them as incorrect
How do non-literalists interpret the 'days' mentioned in the Genesis Creation story?
How do non-literalists interpret the 'days' mentioned in the Genesis Creation story?
As much longer periods of time
According to non-literalists, what does science explain about creation?
According to non-literalists, what does science explain about creation?
The mechanisms of how it occurred
What aspect of creation do non-literalists particularly emphasise?
What aspect of creation do non-literalists particularly emphasise?
God's Spirit in creation
What role do both literalists and non-literalists believe humanity has in creation?
What role do both literalists and non-literalists believe humanity has in creation?
Stewards of God's creation
Which Bible verse do literalists use to support creation through God's direct command?
Which Bible verse do literalists use to support creation through God's direct command?
John 1:1
Which Bible passage do non-literalists emphasise about the Spirit of God in creation?
Which Bible passage do non-literalists emphasise about the Spirit of God in creation?
Genesis 1:1-2
What do both interpretations agree the Creation story demonstrates about God?
What do both interpretations agree the Creation story demonstrates about God?
His love for humanity
What do non-literalists believe about the relationship between science and faith?
What do non-literalists believe about the relationship between science and faith?
There is no conflict between them