level: The Nature of Human Beings
Questions and Answers List
level questions: The Nature of Human Beings
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what does 'b'zelem Elohim' mean | in the image of God in Hebrew |
| what source tells us everyone was made in God's image? | Genesis 1:27 |
| What does it mean for humans to be made in God's image | they share some of God's attributes |
| What is the importance of being made in the image of God? | It explains human's special place in creation It affects how humans treat one another Means everyone is of equal importance Means humans have a dignity other creations don't |
| What are the two opposing inclinations of Jews? (dual nature) | Yetzer Tov Yetzer Hara |
| What is Yetzer Tov | moral conscience inclination to do good |
| What is Yetzer Hara | Our instinct for survival the inclination to do wrong |
| How do Jews believe we can strengthen Yetzer Tov? | constantly living in a moral way learning from the Torah following the mitzvot |
| what do Jews refer to as the "antidote to Yetzer Harah" | the Torah's teachings |