Why are sources of authority important?
They confuse people
They create tensions between different groups
They help people understand some situations
What is the main source of authority for Christians?
The Bible
The Qur'an
The Rig Veda
What does the New Testament contain?
The history of Israel
Works of fiction
The life and teachings of Jesus Christ and his early followers
Which of these books from the New Testament is not one of the Gospels?
Matthew
Luke
Galatians
What is the fundamentalist Christian view of the Bible?
The stories are only important for their message
You do not have to believe anything in it
The words are literally true
What is a liberal Christian view of the Bible?
The stories are mainly important for their message
What is meant by 'revelation'?
Keeping something hidden
Letting something that was hidden be shown
Giving people the wrong information
Why do some people believe that scripture reveals God?
The words were made up by human beings
Changes to the text have been made down the ages
God inspired the writers of scripture
How might different interpretations of the Bible cause a problem for believers?
There cannot be different interpretations of the Bible
Humans cannot be sure what God is teaching
The Bible was written a long time ago
What is meant by conscience?
The inner voice of God, an authority
The words of the Bible
A type of prayer