Naming God Past and Present (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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What is the purpose of religious images of God?
What is the purpose of religious images of God?
Symbolic representations of God's nature and relationship
What traditional images of God emphasise
What traditional images of God emphasise
Power, authority, and role as creator
What does 'God as omnipotent' mean?
What does 'God as omnipotent' mean?
Unlimited power and control over all creation
God as father image
God as father image
Caring, protective parent who loves and guides humanity
God as creator image
God as creator image
Source and maker of all existence
What contemporary images of God emphasise
What contemporary images of God emphasise
Compassionate and liberating nature
God as mother image
God as mother image
Nurturing, caring, and protective qualities
God as liberator image
God as liberator image
Frees people from oppression, suffering, and injustice
God as love image
God as love image
Pure love itself - God's very essence and nature
Judeo-Christian image in Western pop culture
Judeo-Christian image in Western pop culture
Elderly, bearded figure in flowing robes
Islamic view on visual images of God
Islamic view on visual images of God
Prohibits any visual representation of God
God as friend image
God as friend image
Walks alongside humanity, emphasising accessibility
Jewish perspective on Jesus
Jewish perspective on Jesus
Don't include Jesus as divine or God's son