Origin and meanings
what does creation ex nihillio mean?
creation out of nothing. only God can create from nothing showing his omnipotence, supported by Genesis 1
what it the meaning of imago dei
Latin for made in the image and likeness of God. it teached that humans share sime if Gids qualies for evample freewill and have dignity and high value
What is the catholic understanding of creation
Gid created the iniverse out of lave, purposefully and ex nillio. catholics accept both Genesis and scientific explanations such as the big bang
How does the theory of evolution challenge the belief in God
Evolution suggests humans came from a natural process, not a divine plan, whick may contradict literal interpretations of Genesis
What do humanist belief about creation and life
Humanist belief live has no divine origin, and that the universe came about theough natural causes like the big bang and evolution. they rely on science and reason.
what does Genesis 1 teach about
Gid created everything in six days, created humand "in his image", and valled creation "verry good". shows the power, order and that humand have a special role in Gods creation
How does St. augustine explain creation
In confessions, he says God created out if nothing and that creation was verry Good, because God is Good. Supports creation ex nihillio and Gods goodness
what was the message of the Laudato Si?
Pope Fransis teaches that we must care for creation and respect the planet as Gods Gift. Links to stewardship and human responsibility.
What is meant by stewardship
The belife that humans are caretakers of the earrh, given responsibility by God. seen in Genesis 2 "The Lord God took man annd put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it,
What is the big bang theory
A sciencetific theory that the universe began from a singularity 13.8 billion years ago and expanded. The theises like (Fr Georges Lemaître) see this as compatible with faith
what is the catholic veiw on evolution
Catholics accept evolution and how God created life, but still believe God is the ultimate cause. Pope Jhon Paul II said Evolution is more than a hypothesis.
What is sanctity of life
The beilf that all humans lifebis sacred and holy, as it was created by God. Based on imagi deinl used in debated about abortion and euthanasia
What is Michelangelo's Creation of Adam?
A famous painting on the ceiling od the sistine chapel showing God reaching out to give life to Adam. it refelcts Genesis 1 and catholic beliefs about God as a Creator
what does the outstreched hand of God represent in creation of Adam symbolise
It symbolises God as a law giver and shiws the close connection between God and humanity, reflecting the belief that humans are made imagi dei
How is God shown in the creation of Adam and why is this significant
God is shown as, powerful, muscular, snd dynamic reflecting his omni potence. He is surrounded by angels snd appears to float, showing his transcendance
How is Adam poteyaed in the creation of Adam?
Adam is relaxed and passive, waiting to receive life. This shows that humans are dependent on God. amd is a gift from the creator
Why might some catholics disagree with creation of Adam?
Some catholics believe it is limiting ir misleading to depict God as an old man, scince God is eternal and beyond physical form l. Also, the image may reduce divine mystery
What is humanist veiws on religious art like Creation of Adam
Humanist appreciate the artistic value but do not belief it reflects truth about God. they reject the idea of divine creation snd see it as mythological symbolism
How does the creation of Adam reflect Catholic beliefs about imago dei.
Adam and Gid are poteyaed with similar physical forms and posture, showing that huams share qualities of God, support foring the idea of being made in his image.
what is conscience
The God- given inner sense of right and wrong. guiding perons moral decisions. catholics believe it must be infromed by scripture and church teaching
What is evil
Evil is the absence of Good
what js free will
the ability to make chices freelt. Catholics belive it is a gift from god so love and goodness can be genuine
what is Goodnes
Goodness is the quality of being morally good or vertiueous, often linked to being like God. Jesus is seen as the perfect example of Goodness in catholic belief
what is incarnation
Incarnation means made flesh God vecomeing like human done this trough jesus christ, showing Gods love snd willingness ro share himan suffering
what is natural law
The belief that ther is a moral nature, disciverable by human reason. Based on Aquinas' theory. it guide catholics on what is right and what is wrong.
what is privation
A lack or absence of something. St augustine saud evil is a privation of good, not s substance itself, whicj means god didnt create evil
what i suffering
The pain or loss wich harms human beings. it can be physical, emotional, or spiritual, and raises questions about Gods goodness snd justice
what does Genesis 3 teach about evil and suffering?
It shows that evil entered the world through himan disobedience (original sin) Adam and Eve iluse their free willwrongly leading to. suffering and seperation from God
what does the Book of Job teach About suffering
Job was inocent but still sufferd Greatly. It teaches that suffering is a mystery, but faith in God shou remain even if life seems unfair
what does St Augustune teach about evil
Evil is not created by God but a privation if Good. God is good and protect evil results from humans missusing free will
what does Jesus' crusifixtion show about evil and suffering?
Jesus deat shows God is willing to share himan suffering. It often redemption and proved love and sacrifice
what does catechism of the catholic church teach about conscience
conscience is a inner voice of God, but it must be informed by scripture , church teachings snd prayer to guide moral decisions correctly
how do catholics respond to suffering of others
Inspired by Jesus, theu show compassion and help the suffering through charity prayer and action. this is seen as following Jesus' example of love
why do catholics beleif God allows suffering
Because God gave himans free will. without it, love and goodbess would be meaningless, suffering can also be a test, a chance to grow spritually or share christ suffering
How does incarnation help catholics deal with suffering
Jesus' suffering shows that God understands himan pain. it brings hope as jesus overcame death and reminds catholics that suffering has meaning
what is the role of conscience in catholic moral decsion making?
Conscience is the voice of God within. Catholic are taught to form their conscience using scripture. church teaching and prayer before making moral decisions
How do catholics show their response to suffering today
Through acts of chatity forgiveness and solidarity. this follows Jesus' traching to love your neighbour
what is the free will defence
A response to the platform of evil; evil exsists because humans have free will, and this freedom is neccessry for real love and growth . without it we would be robots
How does natural law explain right from wrong
Natural law, taught bt St Thomas Aquinas says that there is a universal moral law built into human life, right and wrong can be know through reason
How do humanist view morality?
Humanist believe morality is based on reasin and empathy, bot God. Right and wrong come from human experience not devine or religious teaching
what is the aethisest arguement for evil
The inconsistent triad by Jhon Mackie
How do catholics respond to the aethiest problem of evil
Catholics say that evil comes from human freewill and God allows it so himans can chose good. Sufgering can also change and lead to spiritual growth and share in christs name
what do catholics believe about motsl choices
Catholics beliefe xhoices should be guided by conscinec scruoture natural law and church teaching to ensure they are in line with Gid ls will
what is ma pieta
A sculpture of mary holding dead body of Jesus. it symbolisies love sacrifice Nd hope showing that maty shares Jesuses pain like cathoilcs share in human suffering
how does the pieta reflect cayholic belifes
it shows Jesus' real humanity and suffering reminding catholics that God understands pain. Mary is calm face symbolisises gaith and trust
why do Catholics use religious art snd symbolises
They help express deep truths about faith indpire worship and help people feel closer to Gos. Art maks invisible ideas visible
why might dome people reject religion symbolism
Humanist may value art aethetically but reject is spiritually meaning, as they so not belive in God or divine truths behind the symbols
How can relogius symbloism help catholics understand suffering
It reminds them of Jesus suffering snd love helping them accept and offer up their own suffering as part of a greator purpose