R.E Flashcards
(27 cards)
Name 4 ways people DON’T receive happiness
wealth, fame, power and approval of peers.
Name 4 ways people can ESCAPE happiness
taking drugs, bullying others, getting drunk and isolating themselves
Who is the complete search for happiness satisfied by?
God
Define: Materialistic happiness
when people believe that buying things will make them happy. E.G buying lots of clothes.
Define: True happiness
When happiness comes from within a person. E.G being loved by your family.
Explain 4 way why wealth, fame, power and approval of peers DO NOT bring everlasting happiness
- Some people try and make lots of money/material possessions.
- Some people try to become famous or gain power.
- People who look for happiness in these ways are never fully satisfied.
- The desire for true and lasting happiness is very deep.
Causes of creation can force people to..
stop and wonder
People have TWO gifts to discover their creation…
intuition (sensing) and reason (thinking)
How do people experience God?
Through dance, art, poetry, prayer singing
Name 5 reasons why people fail to recognise God’s presence
- Failure to think about Creation
- Ignoring dependence on God
- Living as though there is NO God
- Feelings of unhealed guilt
- Anger against God
Religions all have:
sacred places, sacred signs/symbols, rituals, sacred objects, religious writings, religious laws and religious leaders.
Define: Sacred
holy or dedicated for religious purposes.
How did God establish the people of Israel?
Through Abraham
Abram and Sarai, became Abraham and Sarah meaning..
they had a change of destiny.
Define: Covenant
binding agreement between two people or two groups. A Sacred verbal agreement
Name the 12 Partriarchs of Israel
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Napthtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph and Benjamin.
What does Yahweh mean?
‘I am who I am’.
What did God reveal to Moses?
- God has always existed
- He will always exist
- and will be present to those that seek him.
The passover celebration.
10 plagues and God’s action of saving his people
What did Moses recieve on Mount Sinai?
The Ten Commandments
through the prophet what did God promise?
new covenant and messiah
Define: Prophet
one who speaks before and on behalf of others
Why is the Eucharist important?
Spiritual nourishment from Jesus
Grow in LOVE & GOODNESS
Draw closer to God
Recognise Jesus’ sacrifice
what do Jews and Christains share?
the belief that God is One and Creator of ALL.
