The Understanding of Creation (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Period over which God created the universe
Period over which God created the universe
Seven days
Latin term for God creating from nothing
Latin term for God creating from nothing
Creatio ex nihilo
Materials God used to create the universe
Materials God used to create the universe
None - created from nothing
God exists separate from & beyond creation
God exists separate from & beyond creation
Divine transcendence
Moral nature of creation in Christianity
Moral nature of creation in Christianity
Fundamentally good
Latin term for God's ongoing involvement in creation
Latin term for God's ongoing involvement in creation
Creatio continua
What universe relies on moment by moment
What universe relies on moment by moment
God's sustaining power
Human role in caring for God's creation
Human role in caring for God's creation
Stewardship
Humans are caretakers of creation, not ___
Humans are caretakers of creation, not ___
Masters/owners
God's presence throughout cosmos via Holy Spirit
God's presence throughout cosmos via Holy Spirit
Divine immanence
Why damaging creation attacks God
Why damaging creation attacks God
Natural world is sacred; God is present in it
God's dual nature: beyond & within creation
God's dual nature: beyond & within creation
Transcendent and immanent
Link between creator God and salvation
Link between creator God and salvation
Same God who created also offers salvation