Sacred Nature Flashcards
Definition of sacred
Regarded with great respect and admiration
What religious people believe
We are stewards of the earth
What is a steward
We look after and protect the earth
What are creation stories
They are stories about how our world was made.
They are otherwise known as myths
What do we have religious creation stories help it’s believers to understand
The beginning of the world
What are fundamentalist
Someone who believes the creation stories are exactly how they are written
What are liberalists
The creation story is a symbol for a deeper religious point and probably didn’t happen the way it was written
Are some religious and accept modern science
Yes
They might even see some compatibilities
What is seen as the probable cause of the universe through research and evidence
The big bang
What Is Evolution
The way in which life evolved and developed over time, including the existence of modern humans
Environmental stewardship is necessary regarding what
Our worldview concerning the creation of our world
What do humans use animals for
A variety of purposes such as guide dogs and pets
Why do some people choose not to eat meat
For religious and environmental reasons
What are Hinduism Buddhism and Sikhism often called
Dharmic religious
What do the dharmic religions believe
God is a part of all living things, and by eating meat, they are harming god
