RS - Philosophy

Question 1

Absolute morality

Answer 1

Belief that something is morally right or wrong regardless of what the circumstances are.

Question 2

Abstract

Answer 2

When something exists in thought or as an idea but does not actually have concrete or physical existence.

Question 3

Afterlife

Answer 3

belief in life after death

Question 4

agnostic

Answer 4

a person who is uncertain if God exists or not because there is insufficient evidence.

Question 5

Anglican

Answer 5

A person who’s is a member of the Church of ENgland (or Ireland)

Question 6

attribute

Answer 6

refers to a quality or feature which is regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.

Question 7

atheist

Answer 7

This is a person who believes that there are convincing reasons and arguments to conclude that God does not exist.

Question 8

Belief

Answer 8

This is something which people accept to be true or exists when they may not necessarily have proof.

Question 9

Big Bang Theory

Answer 9

Scientific theory which seeks to provide an explanation for the origins of the universe.

Question 10

Charles Darwin

Answer 10

British naturalist
1809-1882
Studied biology
Theory of evolution

Question 11

Contrasting

Answer 11

when two beliefs or ideas are compared in order to highlight their differences.

Question 12

Conversion

Answer 12

process of a person changing from one belief/religion to another.

Question 13

Creationism

Answer 13

Belief that God created the world as outlined in a sacred text such as the book of Genesis.

Question 14

Design (Argument)

Answer 14

Claims the existence of God can be inferred from the intricate design of the world. (Intelligent Designer - Watch)

Question 15

Devil/ Satan

Answer 15

Term used to describe a personal, spiritual adversary of God.

Question 16

Evolution

Answer 16

Scientific theory that claims that human life developed from simple organisms through natural selection.

Question 17

Existence

Answer 17

The state or fact of existing. It is frequently used when talking about God.

Question 18

First Cause

Answer 18

Theory that everything has a cause apart from God, who is the First Cause or the Uncaused Cause.

Question 19

Free Will

Answer 19

Belief that God has given each person the power to act in ways he or she is fully responsible for.

Question 20

General Revelations

Answer 20

Knowledge of God available to everyone. E.g. through reflection on nature.

Question 21

Genesis

Answer 21

first book of the Bible, includes Christian creation story.

Question 22

Hallucinations

Answer 22

the experience of the apparent perception of something that is not actually present.

Question 23

Holy Spirit

Answer 23

Third person of the Trinity. Guides and empowers Christians.

Question 24

Illusion

Answer 24

A (false) belief that is not justified o warranted but is able to suggest to some that it is true.

Question 25

Immanent

Answer 25

Belief that God is involved and present in his creation.

Question 26

Impersonal

Answer 26

The idea that God does not possess personal qualities and does not enter into personal relationships with individuals.

Question 27

knowable

Answer 27

able to be known, close.

Question 28

Miracle

Answer 28

Extraordinary event that cannot be explain by nature or science.

Question 29

Monotheism

Answer 29

Belief in one God

Question 30

Moral evil

Answer 30

suffering or pain caused by acts/words/choices of another person.

Question 31

Mora relativism

Answer 31

Belief that what is morally right or wrong depends on the situation/circumstances of each case.

Question 32

Natural suffering

Answer 32

pain or suffering cause by nature.

Question 33

Omnipotent

Answer 33

God is present everywhere

Question 34

Omniscient

Answer 34

God is all knowing.

Question 35

peace

Answer 35

absence of conflict, war or violence.

Question 36

Personal

Answer 36

having personal qualities and the ability to interact with others

Question 37

Polytheism

Answer 37

Belief in the existence of many Gods.

Question 38

Prayer

Answer 38

how people communicate with God

Question 39

Reason

Answer 39

Power to determine truth but rational means.

Question 40

Religious experience or Spiritual experience

Answer 40

Experience caused by God rather than an ordinary or natural process

Question 41

Sacrament

Answer 41

visible sign of a deeper spiritual reality. Baptism or communion.

Question 42

Sacred Test

Answer 42

Holy document used by a religion.

Question 43

Scripture

Answer 43

Holy writings of a religious group which contains instructions or guidance for living.

Question 44

Soul

Answer 44

Spiritual part of a human that continues to exists after death.

Question 45

Theist

Answer 45

Person who believes in the existence of God.

Question 46

Tradition

Answer 46

Beliefs or practices that have been passed on from generation to generation.

Question 47

Transcendence Latin prefix (trans) meaning beyond.

Answer 47

belief that God is beyond and not limited by the world.

Question 48

Unknowble

Answer 48

Cannot be known or understood.

Question 49

Vision

Answer 49

revelation from God seen in a dream or a dream like state.

Question 50

William Paley

Answer 50

1743-1805 Argued intelligent design justifies belief in God.

Question 51

Worship

Answer 51

A religious act of adoration, expressing the worth of God.