Naming God Past and Present (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What do images of God represent in religious traditions?
What do images of God represent in religious traditions?
Symbolic representations of divine nature
What do traditional images of God primarily emphasise?
What do traditional images of God primarily emphasise?
Power, authority, and creator role
What does the omnipotent image of God emphasise?
What does the omnipotent image of God emphasise?
Unlimited power and control over creation
What relationship does the father image of God suggest?
What relationship does the father image of God suggest?
Personal and nurturing
What does the creator image emphasise about God?
What does the creator image emphasise about God?
Creativity, wisdom, ongoing involvement
What do contemporary images of God emphasise?
What do contemporary images of God emphasise?
Compassionate and liberating nature
What does the mother image of God offer?
What does the mother image of God offer?
Inclusive understanding beyond masculine
Which story does the liberator image of God draw from?
Which story does the liberator image of God draw from?
Exodus story of Hebrew slavery in Egypt
What does the 'God as love' image suggest about love?
What does the 'God as love' image suggest about love?
Love is God's very essence and nature
How is the Judeo-Christian image typically depicted in Western culture?
How is the Judeo-Christian image typically depicted in Western culture?
Elderly, bearded figure in flowing robes
What is the Islamic view on visual representations of God?
What is the Islamic view on visual representations of God?
Prohibited due to idolatry concerns
What does the friend image of God emphasise?
What does the friend image of God emphasise?
Accessibility and companionship