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How could "school" be a factor in having a religious upbringing? |
Parents may choose to enrol their children in a Church school that will teach their child about Christianity |
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How could "worship" be a factor in having a religious upbringing? |
Children attending a Sunday School will learn about Jesus, God and the Church. They will also attend Church services, celebrations and festivals. |
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How would "Baptism" be a factor in having a religious upbringing? |
A child will be welcomed into the Church community with family and friends, and the congregation promising to support them in the Christian faith. This meand they'll be surrounded by supporting Christians who will teach them. |
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How would "parents' examples" be a factor in having a religious upbringing? |
Children are likely to follow the examples set by their parents and in this respect that means seeing them pray, hearing them read about the Bible, attending Church and this will makr them more likely to believe in God. |
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How would "community" be a factor in having a religious upbringing? |
Young Christians will meet others of the same age at things like youth clubs, worship nights and other events. This offers a sense of belonging and community, as well as support from the Church. |
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How would "confirmation" be a factor in having a religious upbringing? |
A child will be encouraged to confirm and renew the vows they made during their Baptism when they're old enough to make the decision for themselves. This is part of a religious upbringing because it allows them to make decisions for themselves about what their faith means to them and can then go on celebrating Christianity. |
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Define a Numinous Experience |
An experience that leaves the witness in awe and awareness of a being greater than humans. |
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Define a Conversion Experience |
An experience that causes the witness to change or alter their beliefs. Typically an experience that causes an atheist or an agnostic person to believe in God. |
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Define an experience of Prayer |
A method which is used to communicate with God. |
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Describe a Miracle |
An act of God that seems impossible and usually cannot be explained by science. It goes against the laws of nature. |
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Describe the Design Argument |
Design is the result of intelligent thought. The universe must have been designed by an intelligent being. The universe is very complex and therefore the being must have been of a higher intelligence. Therefore, the universe was designed by God. |
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Who used a watch to explain the Design Argument? |
William Paley |
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What did Paley say? |
If a person saw a watch, they would know it had been designed by someone intelligent due to its complexity. Similarly, the universe is hella complex, and therefore the only being capable of designing such a thing is God. Therefore, God exists. |
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What are the arguments against the Design Argument |
We cannot prove that God exists just because the universe is complex. What could be seen as design may just be the result of evolution; everything has just evolved into complexity. |
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Who argued for the Causation Argument? |
Thomas Aquinas |
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Describe the Causation Argument |
Everything has a cause. ↓ The universe cannot have happened by itself. ↓ A powerful cause was necessary to cause the universe ↓ The only being powerful enough is God. ↓ Therefore, God exists. |
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What are the arguments against the Causation Argument? |
If God caused the universe and everything has a cause, what caused God? The Big Bang Theory scientifically explains how the universe was caused by a large explosion It cannot be proven |
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What is it about science that causes people to doubt God's existent? |
Science offers alternative explanations of how the world came into being, for example the Big Bang Theory Science also offers evidence that can be seen and tested whereas the ideas involving God rely on faith alone as they cannot be proven. |
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What problems and responses are associated with unanswered prayers? |
People might think God is not listening/doesn't care. They may question whether they have enough faith in God so they must keep trying. Some people may think God doesn't answer selfish prayers. God may be answering/ not answering their prayers in accordance with His divine plan for them. |
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What are the two types of evil? |
Moral evil Natural evil |
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Define moral evil |
Actions carried out by humans that cause suffering, e.g Rape, murder, war, theft. |
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Define natural evil |
Things that humans have no control over that cause suffering, e.g Famine, diseases, natural disasters. |
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Define omni-benevolent |
All loving |
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Why does the problem of evil make God's existence doubtful, if he is supposed to be omni-benevolent? |
If God is supposed to be omni-benevolent, he would want to remove evil and suffering as he cares for his creations. |
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Define omniscient |
All knowing |
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Why does evil and suffering make God's existence doubtful if he's omniscient? |
If God is all-knowing, he would know about the evil that is happening and would therefore know how to remove it from the world to prevent suffering. |
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Define omnipotent |
All-powerful |
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How does evil and suffering contribute to doubts about God's existence if he is supposed to be omnipotent? |
If God is all-powerful it would be easy enough for him to remove evil and suffering; if this is the case, why hasn't he done it? |
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Define free will |
The idea that humans are free to make their own choices |
You take it away from your Sims bc its annoying |
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What does the Bible say? |
Genesis told us that God created a perfect world. The Fall: Adam and Eve used their free will to release evil into the world by disobeying God in the Garden of Eden. Jesus came into the world to absolve people of their sins. |
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What are the Christian explanations for evil and suffering? |
It is demonstrative of the free will that God gave humans. To take away moral evil and suffering is to take away free will. It's a test of Christians' faith in God. It's part of God's plan. Follows in Jesus' footsteps. |
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How do Christians respond to evil and suffering? |
Prayer- for God to give them or others strength. Helping others - becoming a doctor or nurse so they can help those who are suffering cope. Volunteering - with a charity or organisation that supports others through times of need Strengthening their faith - knowing that no matter what, God has a plan for them. |
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