Nature of God
What Nature of God means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Understood as One, the Creator of the universe, and the ultimate Lawgiver and Judge who provides the mitzvot and evaluates human actions.
Insight into God's character, such as his omnipotence seen in a thunderstorm or his benevolence read in sacred texts.
The exact nature of God is defined by the content of the Mool Mantra, the most important declaration of Sikh faith.
The Almighty is understood as One, Creator, Law-Giver and Judge, and as omnipresent, omnipotent and indivisible.
Topics that use Nature of God
- Component 1: The study of religions: beliefs, teachings (AQA GCSE)
- Judaism - 3.1.6.1 Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
- Sikhism - 3.1.7.1 Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
- Theme C: The existence of God and revelation (AQA GCSE)
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