THEME C1 THEME C2 THEME C3 THEME C4 THEME C5 THEME C6 THEME C7 THEME C8 THEME C9 THEME C10 THEME C11 THEME C12 THEME C13 THEME C14 THEME C15 THEME C16 THEME C17 THEME C18 THEME C19 THEME C20 THEME C21 THEME C22 THEME C23 THEME C24 THEME C25 BRIEFLY explain the first cause argument What is the first cause argument also known as What does eternal mean? What does external mean? For the first cause argument to work god has to be external and eternal. Why? What does creation mean? What does causation mean? For Aquinas who was the 'first cause' / 'first mover' Give 3 reasons why the first cause argument proves god is real Give 3 reasons why the first cause argument does not prove god is real What did Aquinas say about an 'infinite chain' How might the BBT link to the first cause argument? Why do atheists disagree with the first cause argument? (List 3 ideas) "Religious creation stories are a myth" - why might someone say this "In the beginning god created the heavens and earth" - genesis. How might this link to causation? What is religious truth? What is historical truth? What is scientific truth? How are scientific and historical truth different from religious truth? What is a miracle? Give 2 examples of biblical miracles Give 2 examples of modern miracles Give 3 reasons why people believe miracles are not evidence of god Give 3 reasons why people believe miracles are clear evidence of god What is general revelation? Give 4 examples
THEME C26 THEME C27 THEME C28 THEME C29 THEME C30 THEME C31 THEME C32 THEME C33 THEME C34 THEME C35 THEME C36 THEME C37 THEME C38 THEME C39 THEME C40 THEME C41 THEME C42 THEME C43 THEME C44 THEME C45 THEME C46 THEME C47 THEME C48 THEME C49 What is special revelation? Give 4 examples Define the 2 types of miracles How many recorded miracles have happened at Lourdes? Why did David Hume dislike the argument from miracles? (Hint: link to education) What did Richard Swinburne say about testimony? (HINT: why should people believe others) "An all loving god would not allow some to have miracles and not others" - give 2 reasons why someone would agree "An all loving god would not allow some to have miracles and not others" - give 2 reasons why someone would disagree Give an example of a biblical conversion experience Give an example of a modern conversion experience List 4 of Jesus's miracles What is proof? What is faith? What is suffering? How would a Christian explain why suffering happens (3 reasons)? What is the difference between faith and knowledge? Why might an atheist use science to explain why god is not real? Give 2 examples from the bible where god caused suffering to punish people BRIEFLY explain the story of job Why was god angry at job? Why does the pope accept the big bang theory? What is the problem of evil? Why do some Christians deny the existence of evil? What is moral evil? What is natural evil?
THEME C50 THEME C51 THEME C52 THEME C53 THEME C54 THEME C55 THEME C56 THEME C57 THEME C58 THEME C59 THEME C60 THEME C61 THEME C62 THEME C63 THEME C64 THEME C65 Christians could argue Adam and eve caused all the evil in the world. Explain how Christians could argue the devil caused all the evil in the world. Explain how Christians could argue that free will caused all the evil in the world. Explain how Give an example of natural evil Give an example of moral evil Why is the problem of evil such a problem it causes some people to be atheists? Why might Christians explain why some people suffer more than others? God is the 'father' - how does this link to suffering? "God the son" - how does this link to suffering? List 3 ways Jesus suffered mentally List 3 ways Jesus suffered physically "Evil proves god is not real" - why might someone argue this "Evil proves god is not real" - why might someone argue against this What is moral relativism? What is moral behaviour? What is immoral behaviour?
THEME C66 THEME C67 THEME C68 THEME C69 THEME C70 THEME C71 THEME C72 THEME C73 THEME C74 THEME C75 THEME C76 THEME C77 THEME C78 THEME C79 Give 4 of the ten commandments BRIEFLY explain the story of the lost son BRIEFLY explain the story of the sheep and goats BRIEFLY explain the story of Saul's conversion Give an example of a biblical vision What is enlightenment? What is meditation? Give an example of a religious experience What is numinous? What is prayer - how can it be a religious experience? Why do some people get miracles and not others? How did the virgin Mary know she was pregnant? Why is the bible an example of general revelation? What can people learn about god from the bible?
THEME C80 THEME C81 THEME C82 THEME C83 THEME C84 THEME C85 THEME C86 THEME C87 THEME C88 THEME C89 THEME C90 THEME C91 THEME C92 THEME C93 Why do some Christians believe nature is an example of general revelation? What might a Christian learn about god through nature? Give 5 attributes / qualities of god What does omnipotence mean? What does benevolent mean? What does impersonal nature of god mean? What does personal nature of god mean? What does omniscience mean? What does compassionate mean? What is gods transcendence? BRIEFLY explain how god can be transcendent and personal and impersonal Give 3 facts about Nicky Cruz What does atheist mean? What does monotheist mean?