Literalist — Bible view?
Bible is entirely true and inspired.
Liberalist — Bible view?
Bible is guided but not always literal.
Inerrancy of Bible — meaning?
Bible has no errors in teachings.
Sanctity of Life — belief?
All life is sacred, created by God.
Dominion — role?
Humans have power over creation.
Stewardship — responsibility?
Care for and protect God's creation.
Imago Dei — significance?
Humans made in God's image.
Creation ex nihilo — meaning?
God created universe from nothing.
Six-day creation — belief?
God created in six literal days.
Big Bang — explanation?
Scientific origin of universe via expansion.
Evolution — process?
Species change over time through adaptation.
Literalist & evolution — difference?
Literalists reject evolution; liberals accept it.
Creation & science — harmony?
Can be compatible if viewed symbolically or theologically.
Environmental responsibility — Christian view?
Humans must care for God's creation.
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1. What do Literalist and Liberalist views primarily represent in biblical interpretation?
2. What is a direct consequence of the belief in the sanctity of life according to Christian teachings?
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