RE christianity

• nature of the holy trinity


  - father is creator, son is role model, spirit is comfort in heart

  - only one god, all part of god

  - helps christians understand how the world works and gods unity
• nicene creed


  - statement recited in church

  - "god is the father, maker of the heart"

  - "holy spirit, the giver of life"
• interpretations


  - mormons believe holy trinity are 3 separate beings

  - some find idea illogical

  - how can all denominations be correct if they have different ideas?
• Genisis 1


  - first was light and darkness

  - the nature, and animals

  - day 7, day of rest
• genisis 2


  - god created man, then woman as companion

  - created tree of forbidden knowledge

  - god gave man dominion
• interpretations of creation


  - science has evidence for big bang (evolution and fossils)

  - bible is outdated and may be wrong as created by humans

  - theistic evolution shows religion and science can work together
• importance of creation


  - shows gods goodness and power

  - tells us of mans fall from grace through misuse of free will

  - shows humans we're made 'imago dei' and have a unique relationship with god
• nature of incarnation


  - god becoming human in the form of jesus

  - fully human and fully divine

  - "the word became flesh"
• importance of the incarnation

  - closed epistemic distance

  - shows gods omnibenevolence

  - jesus could understand humanity and its problems
• the last days of jesus


  - last supper - jesus ate with deciples

  - betreyal - judas led soldiers to arrest jesus

  - trial - sentenced to death

  - crucifiction - nailed to cross and dies

  - resurection - jesus rose from dead after 3 days

  - ascension - spent 40 days on earth then ascended to heaven
• importance of last days

  - his death was proof of him as a human

  - a sacrifice brought forgiveness to humans sin

  - belief in jesus giving us eternal life
• how is jesus remembered?

  - holy communion

  - good friday

  - advent
• types of worship


  - liturgical- set words, congregation follows, books

  - non liturgical- quiet, at home, personal

  - charasmatic- follow spirit, suit needs, dancing and raising hands

  - individual- worship alone, personal needs, meditation and bible readings
• attitudes towards worship


  - some follow traditional route as its been used

  - some prefer flexibility and freedom

  - quakers have silent worship
• nature of sacrements


  - an outward sing of inward blessing

  - sign of gods love

  - a christian ceremony
• eucharist


  - holy sacrifice of the mass

  - remember jesus sacrifice and to follow commandments

  - "do this in rememberence of me"
• batism


  - introduction / reafrimation of faith

  - wash away sins

  - "go and make deciples of all denominations
• reasons for prayer


  adoration, confession, thanksgiving, supplication
• types of prayer - informal

  - spontanious

  - express feelings

  - found in charasmatic worship
• types of prayer - formal

  - includes evidence

  - found in catholic and angelican church

  - use common book of prayer
• christian pilgrimage - jerusalem

  - place of last week of jesus

  - rooms of last supper

  - church where jesus was crucified
• christian pilgrimage - iona

  - veil between physical and spiritual world

  - time for reflection

  - services, hikes, workshops
• christian pilgrimage - walsingham

  - vision of virgin mary

  - contains vial of breast milk

  - healings and visions take place
• christian pilgrimage - taize

  - ecumenical monastic order

  - help young christians come together

  - bible study, communal work
• nature of advent and christmas

  - marks beginning of christian year

  - carol services are held

  - special celebrations on christmas morning
• importance of advent and christmas

  - remembers jesus is light of world

  - celebrates incarnation

  - loving relationship with god
• nature of easter

  - meals are held

  - good friday- reinact crucifiction

  - easter sunday- worship and praise god to celebrate reusrection
• importance of easter


  - remebers last days of jesus

  - celebrates ressurection of christ

  - jesus restored our relationship with god
• importance of local church

  - support local christian schools

  - provides support and advice for families

  - run food banks
• importance of wider church

  - represents jesus on earth

  - brings gospel to all

  - help the poor, sick and needy
• evangelical mission

  - conversion of faith

  - missionary work to preach faith

  - may be seen as discriminatory
• ecumenism


  - create unity between denominations

  - create mutual understanding

  - less discriminations
• reconcilliation

  - brings opposed people together

  - "as i have loved you, you must love another"

  - offers help, prayer, friendship and financial aid
• charity

  - duty to help those in need

  - "love your neighbour as thy self"

  give money, pray, volenteer
• importance of marriage - christian

  - gift from god

  - god intended marriage for making life

  - encourages structure from vows
• importance of marriage - non religious

  - encourages stability

  - shows commitment

  - provides secure environment for kids
• why may marriage not be important?

  - people can cohabitate

  - separation is less tragic

  - commitment doesn't require a ceremony
• sexual relationships - christian

  - highest expression of love

  - only in marital relationships

  - might promote adultery / promiscuity
• sexual relationships - non religious

  - test compatibility before marriage

  - humanists value freedom of cjoice

  - marriage may not be desired
• homosexuality - for

  - genetic predisposition, not a choice

  - its lawfully accepted

  - bible teachings are outdated