Unit 1 Quiz Flashcards
(21 cards)
Briefly describe the 2 creation stories in Genesis
Genesis 1-2:4 – God created the earth in 7 days
Genesis 2:4-2:25 - Adam and Eve
3 similarities between the creation stories in Genesis
Divine creation
Human beings as central
Paradise and provision
3 differences between the creation stories in Genesis
The order of creation
Human creation process
Garden of Eden
Name the 2 different ideas about creation in our world and briefly describe them
Big bang theory - how the universe was created
Darwin’s theory of evolution - we evolved from more primitive creatures
Define sin
Sin as the decision we make that goes against the truth that is God
What are the effects of sin?
It’s weakens our love for God, ourselves and others
It damages a relationship with God ourselves and others
How do we know we have sinned
Did I know?
Was I aware?
Does it go against God’s commandments or the teachings of Christ?
How does sin affect our relationship with God?
Soon as like a fracture because it fractures our relationship with God
What are five ways Adam and Eve alienated themselves
They alienated themselves from God, each other, themselves, nature and the world
One Way adam and eves sins harmed their relationship
Loss of innocence and intamacy
Define original sin
Came from Adam and eves mistakes
Define venial sin
A venial sin strains one relationship with god
Define mortal sin
One that puts ur soul in jeopardy
Define personal sin
- Personal sin is a form of individual sin that is committed by someone who “knowingly and deliberately violates the moral law”
Define social sin
The sum of countless selfish actions
What are the seven deadly sins
Lust- excess amount of love
Gluttony- overindulgence of food
Greed- desire for material wealth
Sloth- unwillingness to act (lazy)
Wrath- hate anger and fury
Envy- wanting what others have
Pride- thinking u are better than other ppl
List and define virtue, theological and cardinal virtues
A Virtue is a Good Habit. A Vice is a Bad Habit
Theological Virtue - virtues which come from the word of God
The 3 theological virtues
Faith
Hope
Love
4 cardinal virtues
Prudence
Justice
Temperance
Forbearance
Define Decreation
It is when you break rules and harm relationships with self, God, others, nature, the world.
How is recreation present in our world
Adoption
Donating to the poor
Social justice groups
