Theme C -The existence of god & revelation

• What is a key difference among religions regarding God?

  Religions have their own ideas about God.
• What is the main belief of Christianity regarding God?

  God expresses himself in the form of the Trinity.
• What are the three aspects of God in Christianity as described in the Apostles Creed?

  The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
• How does the analogy of a person in different situations help understand the Trinity?

  It illustrates that God can express Himself in many ways while being the same God.
• What do Muslims believe about God?

  Muslims believe in Allah, the One God who is eternal and absolute.
• What does Tawhid mean in Islam?

  Tawhid refers to the Oneness of God.
• How many names for Allah are listed in the Qur'an?

  99 names.
• What does it mean that Allah is seen as the Creator of the universe?

  It means Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing.
• What is the definition of a theist?

  A theist believes in one God.
• What does it mean to be an atheist?

  It means "I believe there is no God."
• How does humanism relate to atheism?

  Humanism trusts science and does not believe in a God.
• What does it mean for God to be immanent?

  It means God is involved in His Creation and active in the world.
• How is Jesus an example of God's immanence?

  Jesus was God on Earth, showing people how to live.
• What is the significance of miracles in relation to God's immanence?

  Miracles are seen as God's intervention in the world for good.
• What does it mean for God to be transcendent?

  It means God is beyond this world and its limits.
• Why is it said that we cannot fully understand God?

  Because God is beyond our limited intelligence.
• What does it mean for God to be personal?

  It means we can have a close relationship with God.
• How can believers describe God in human terms?

  They can describe God as loving and forgiving.
• What does it mean for God to be impersonal?

  It means we cannot relate personally to God, who is beyond our understanding.
• How does upbringing influence a person's idea of God?

  Upbringing is a significant influence on a person's first impression of God.
• How do personal experiences affect one's understanding of God?

  Personal experiences can shape how individuals perceive God's role in their lives.
• Why might someone see God as a judge?

  They might feel that difficulties in life are punishments from God.
• What is the distinction between humans and the rest of creation according to the study material?

  Humans were created with a soul, while other living things were not.
• What are some reasons people believe in God?

  People believe in God due to personal experiences, upbringing, and the beauty of the world.
• What are the three arguments for God's existence mentioned in the study material?

  First Cause argument, Design argument, and argument from miracles.
• What is the significance of the statement "the world is so beautiful, it must have been planned - by God"?

  It represents a reason why some people believe in God's existence based on the beauty of creation.
• What is the purpose of examining arguments for God's existence in the study material?

  To understand the strengths and weaknesses of these arguments.
• What is the role of holy books in shaping beliefs about God?

  Holy books provide teachings that influence people's understanding of God.
• How do different religions influence the perception of God?

  Different religions teach varying ideas about God's nature and characteristics.
• What is the significance of personal preferences in understanding God?

  Personal preferences can lead individuals to favor one idea of God over another.
• How might someone reconcile the existence of suffering with their belief in God?

  They might view God as transcendent to help explain the existence of evil and suffering.
• What does the study material suggest about the possibility of proving God's existence?

  It suggests that not everyone agrees on what proves God's existence.
• What is the relationship between belief in God and personal experiences?

  Belief in God can be influenced by personal experiences and how individuals interpret them.
• How do arguments for God's existence relate to personal beliefs?

  Arguments for God's existence can shape or challenge personal beliefs about God.
• What is the significance of the phrase "God is our guide through the Qur'an and the prophets" in Islam?

  It emphasizes that Allah provides guidance to believers through sacred texts and messengers.
• How does the study material describe the nature of God in relation to time and space?

  God is not controlled by time and space, being eternal and without physical qualities.
• What does the study material imply about the relationship between God and the universe?

  It implies that the universe relies on God, but God does not rely on the universe.
• What does the study material suggest about the nature of evil and suffering in relation to God?

  It suggests that understanding why God allows evil and suffering is beyond human comprehension.
• How does the study material describe the divine nature of the soul?

  It states that humans were created with a soul, distinguishing them from other living things.
• What is the significance of the statement "God expresses Himself in many ways"?

  It highlights the belief that God can be understood through various aspects and experiences.