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What is the holy spirit?
God’s spiritual presence
a symbol of protection
What type of Xians don’t believe in the authority of the Pope?
Protestants
How do Protestants believe they can gain salvation?
faith
repentance of sins
following Jesus
What are Xians baptised in the name of?
the holy trinity
What is the holy trinity a model of?
perfect relationships
perfect unity
mutual love
What is natural evil caused by?
natural events
What is moral evil caused by?
humans
What do conservative Xians believe the bible is?
a book of faith inspired by God
What do most liberal Xians believe evil comes from?
misuse of free will
What was the source of life during the genesis 1 creation story?
“The Word”
What does the creation story show?
God’s goodness
God’s omnipotence
Humans are stewards that occupy a unique place in creation (they were made in His image)
Why did Jesus go to heaven before resurrecting?
to prepare a place for humans
to give Xians hope that death isn’t the end
What is grace?
undeserved love
How do Catholics believe they can achieve salvation?
having faith
doing sacraments
How do evangelical Xians believe they can achieve salvation?
faith and following Jesus (Jesus already acted as a substitute for humanity)
What is Eschatology?
Belief about what happens after death
What is the most common Xian belief about Eschatology?
everyone has an immortal soul that leaves the body to go to heaven or hell
What is Universalism?
The belief that anyone, not just Xians, can go to heaven after death
What is heaven?
a place of joy and peace to be united with God
What is hell?
A place of punishment and separation from God
What is an alternative belief that some Xians may hold about what happens to non-followers?
Hell doesn’t exist and so non-believers will simply cease to exist after death
Why do the CofE reject the idea of Purgatory?
It isn’t grounded upon any scriptures
What is the second coming?
When Jesus returns to earth to establish judgement and God’s Kingdom
What are theoretical solutions to the problem of evil?
The vale of soul making
Humans cannot understand God’s intentions, so they shouldn’t question them (like Job)
What are practical solutions to the problem of evil?
praying for those who suffer
offering practical help to those who suffer
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