Theology

theology

What do christians mean by the word god

The creator of all that exists

Describe where the doctrine of the Trinity comes from

early christians who encountered god in the person of Jesus Christ and experienced the Holy Spirit's presence.

what does the trinity NOT mean

christians did NOT abandon monotheism

aquinas first way 

argument of motion, everything is changed by something else 

aquinas second way

argument of efficient cause, nothing can cause itself

Aquinas third way 

argument of necessary being, everything will go in and out of existence

aquinas fourth way

degrees of perception, things can only be judged if it can be measured (eg: temperature) 

Aquinas fifth way

argument from purpose, in nature things act with a purpose

what is apophatic god talk

talking about god in a negative sense 

what is cataphic god talk

talking about god in a positive sense 

in what way is it possible to say true things about god

in a way that describes him and possible traits based on what we already know, but he can never be fully captured in his full essence. 

what does it mean to call god creator

it means we acknowledge him as the ultimate source of all that exists

describe the created order

is a reality in which everything is created by god reflects him in some way 

what are the four common ways of thinking about creation and modern science? which is the traditional catholic view?

1. conflict

2. independence 

3. dialogue

4. integration

catholic way: dialogue and integration 

what does it mean to be made in the image of god 

to love, share wisdom, be moralistic and humble. 

describe the significance of the three polarities

Individualism - everyone is unique

Freedom - we are responsible for our actions before god is

already/not yet - god is present in us now

what is original justice

the original state of holiness and happiness in which humans were created by god

what is the fall

humanities first disobedience against god, resulting in our disconnect from him 

What is evil, according to the christian view

evil is what is in place of missing good(ness) in a person

What is original sin

is the moment humanity was separated from god