Religious Studies- Christianity

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Significance of Michelangelo's Creation of Adam painting
Focuses viewers attention on how dependent humanity is on God, yet at the same time it shows that man is made in the image and likeness of God
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How does the creation of Adam painting reflect Catholic teachings and beliefs
-shows that Adam depends on God for his life -God is powerful but ancient (gray hair but young muscular body)- Adam and God are in similar positions showing humanity is in the image of God -Transcendence of God as he is being carried by angels
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Controversial aspects of the creation of Adam painting
-God brought Adam to life through the breath of life not through touch -God and Adam are depicted as the same size, gives sense of equality -God is portrayed as an old man
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Nineteenth-century stained-glass window depicting Adam and Eve
-lines going out from hand and touching edges of the universe depicted by the circle round the mosaic -relatively large hand compared to the cloud showing greatness and power -greater sense of God as a creator as the Michaelangelo painting deals with
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Fifteenth-century mosaic depicting God's hand
-The book God is holding depicts God created the world with his words -Shown in human form representing that humans are made in his likeness -Halo round his head shows holiness -Two fingers up represent him blessing his creation, all of creation is b
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God is transcendent
the idea that God is beyond and outside life on earth and the universe
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God is omnipotent
God is almighty and has unlimited power
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Stewardship
The idea that believers have a duty to look after the environment on behalf of God
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The dignity of human beings
All humans are made in the image and likeness of God. All humans are equal because they all share in the qualities of God and are all loved into existence by God and this means no one should be mistreated.
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The sanctity of life
All life is holy as it is created and loved by God; human life should not be misused or abused.
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The bible as the word of God
Through the bible God speaks to his people, He speaks as a gentle stirring within the human heart, the holy spirit inspires believers to accept the message of God and share it with others
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The prophets and the word of God
The prophets were inspired by God in a special way, they warned and guided ppl while sharing God's word
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The Gospels and the word of God
Jesus is the word of God made flesh, Jesus speaks directly to all people. The Gospel presents the teachings and actions of Jesus which means the Gospels are in a very special way the word of God
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The epistles and the word of God
they are the writings of the apostles, the early witnesses of Jesus' life. Written to help Christians apply the principles of Jesus' teachings to their everyday lives. The apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit and inspired to teach God's word.
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The teachings of the Magisterium and the Bible
The authority of the Catholic church exercised by the pope and the bishops , the holy spirit guides the church and speaks through the magisterium.
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The magisterium
makes the word of God relevant to the modern world, applying the eternal truths that come from God, including the bible, to the needs of the present day .
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Catholic interpretation of the Genesis creation story
many catholics take the story as a myth,
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Incarnation
God taking on the human condition in Jesus, he went through the whole cycle of a human life: he was conceived, born naturally, grew up, learned, worked, hungered and feasted , felt fear and loss, suffered and died.
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Incarnation#2
This shows that God loved mankind so much he was willing to share in the full extent, God in Jesus knows all the trials, stresses and issues of being human, he can empathize with the human race, helping Christians value God's love
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Stewardship
(Genesis) God tells Adam and Eve to 'subdue' the earth and 'have dominion' over every living thing. Humans are given the power and authority to rule over all other creation
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Stewardship#2
(Genesis) God puts Adam in the garden of Eden to 'till it and keep it'. This suggests looking after the world with love and care. World is a gift from God and we are expected to care for it
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The dignity of human being
All humans are equal because they all have been made by God and share his qualities, this means all people are worthy of honor and respect
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The sanctity of life
All creation is holy because it has been created and blessed by God. Every stage of life should be treated with respect and care.
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How is the bible the word of God
The bible tells of the teachings and actions of Jesus in the Gospel. Jesus is the word of God made flesh, through Jesus God speaks to his people
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How is the bible the word of God#2
The bible contains the word of God given by the prophets, these were people inspired by God. As they warned and guided people to remain faithful to God they passed on God's word and messages
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How is the bible the word of God#3
The bible contains the writing of the apostles in the epistles, the apostles were Jesus' closest followers and were filled with the holy spirit. This inspired them to preach and teach God's word
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How do Catholics view the creation story and science?
Catholics believe the creation stories are not meant to be scientific explanations of how creation happened, this means that Catholic's can accept the creation stories alongside the big bang theory and the theory of evolution
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-shows that Adam depends on God for his life -God is powerful but ancient (gray hair but young muscular body)- Adam and God are in similar positions showing humanity is in the image of God -Transcendence of God as he is being carried by angels

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Controversial aspects of the creation of Adam painting

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Nineteenth-century stained-glass window depicting Adam and Eve

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Fifteenth-century mosaic depicting God's hand

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