theme B - religion and life Flashcards
(36 cards)
what is the religious view on the creation of the universe
the creation story - genesis
God created the world in seven parts
(days/months?)
light, day, night
sky and sea
land and vegetation
sun moon and stars
sea creatures and birds
land animals and man
rest
what is a quote that reflects the origins of life
“let there be light”
what is the fundamental view on the creation story
the creation story is true word for word
what is the liberal view on the creation story
acknowledge that God bought about the world but may resort to science to understand how
what is the science view on the creation of the world
some Christians believe God was the force that started the big bang - God intended humans to evolve therefore planned the creation over millions of years instead of seven days
what is the big bang theory
the universe originated 20 billion years ago from an explosion of a small mass of matter
what is genesis two
describes how God created man
what is explained in genesis two
the origins of sin
the special relationship god has with humans
man was created first and women with the rib of man
what is stewardship
responsibility to look after the world to ensure its wellness for future generations
what is dominion
humans were given the power and authority to be in control
what is a quote that reflects dominion
“rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the air”
what happens if humans don’t look after the world
punished on judgment day
what is a quote that reflects the abuse of the environment
“the earth is lord’s”
what is a quote that reflects stewardship
“god made the world and gave the duty of stewardship to humans”
what are three types of abuse on the plantet
- pollution
- deforestation
- global warming
what can Christians do to help the world
recycle
pray
use renewable energy
vegetarian
what is vivisection
Christians supporting limited animal testing such as providing there is no other safe way to test medications
what is a quote that reflects animal abuse
“the righteous care for the need of their animals” - all life is sacred and should be treated with respect
what is the religious view on vegetarianism
Christians and Muslims allow meat in their diet
- many Christians don’t eat red meat on Fridays out of respect for Jesus’ sacrifice
what is evolution and what did Darwin believe
origins of human life
- Darwin still claimed that God was involved and that he created the original life forms that allowed adaption and change
what is the sanctity of life
life is sacred and a gift from God - life begins and ends when god decides
what is abortion
the deliberate termination of a pregnancy
what is a quote that reflects abortion
“before i formed you in the womb, in knew you”
“abortion can be justified”
what are some reasons for abortion
- danger to women’s mental of physical health
- foetus will be born with a physical or mental disability
- the mental or physical health of a current child would be put at risk
