Awe and wonder
What Awe and wonder means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Reference: AQA
Responses to the complexity and beauty of the universe which inspire believers to see the cosmos as a reflection of God's omnipotence.
The feeling of profound respect and amazement at the complexity and beauty of God's creation.
Topics that use Awe and wonder
- Theme B: Religion and life (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
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- Ahimsa
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- Biblical interpretation
- Christianity in Britain
- Compassion
- Compassion and situation ethics
- Creation
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