Starter quiz
- Which of the following best describes the Trinity?
- three separate gods who work together
- one God in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit ✓
- three different versions of God throughout history
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- What does the term 'incarnation' mean in Christianity?
- that Jesus was a prophet sent by God
- that God took on human form in Jesus ✓
- that Jesus never physically existed
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- Why do Christians believe Jesus’ crucifixion was significant?
- it was the ultimate sacrifice for humanity’s sins ✓
- it was a tragic mistake by the Romans
- it was an example of human suffering
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- Why is Jesus’ resurrection important to Christians?
- it shows Jesus had power over nature
- it symbolises Jesus’ kindness
- it gives Christians hope of eternal life and salvation ✓
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- The belief that God is ______ means that He is all-powerful.
- 'omnipotent' ✓
- The belief in ______ means that Jesus rose from the dead three days after his crucifixion.
- 'resurrection' ✓
Exit quiz
- Who proposed the 'primeval atom; theory in 1927?
- Albert Einstein
- Georges Lemaître ✓
- Stephen Hawking
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- What does the Big Bang theory explain?
- the formation of planets
- the beginning of the universe ✓
- the creation of life on Earth
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- What is a fundamentalist Christian?
- someone who sees Genesis metaphorically
- someone who takes Genesis literally ✓
- someone who does not believe in creation
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- How do liberal Christians interpret Genesis?
- as a metaphor ✓
- as a scientific explanation
- as a historical record
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- Why do many Christians accept both science and faith?
- they see science as part of God’s design ✓
- they reject modern discoveries
- they believe only in miracles
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- Genesis 1:28 teaches that humans have a responsibility to care for the Earth. This is known as ______.
- 'stewardship' ✓
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Key learning points
- Georges Lemaître proposed the 'primeval atom' theory in 1927.
- Genesis 1 covers six-day creation; Genesis 2 focuses on humanity’s role.
- Fundamentalists take Genesis literally; liberals see it metaphorically.
- Many Christians view the Big Bang as part of God’s design.
- Most see Genesis 1:28 as stewardship; a minority interpret it as dominion.
Common misconception
Christians reject the Big Bang theory because it contradicts the Bible.
Many Christians accept the Big Bang as part of God's design and interpret Genesis metaphorically, seeing no conflict between science and faith.
Keywords
Big bang theory - a scientific theory of the universe's origin, starting from a singularity approximately 14 billion years ago
Commodity - something that can be used for personal gain
Georges lemaître - a Belgian priest and physicist who laid the foundations for the Big Bang theory in 1927
Fundamentalist - someone who rejects modern knowledge in favour of a literal interpretation of religious texts
Liberal - someone who prioritises modern knowledge and interprets religious texts metaphorically
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