Arguments of Creation and Religion Flashcards
What does Creationism often go against?
The theory of Evolution
What is the theory of Creationism?
All life was created by the actions of God
Some Creationists say God did this in a single creative event
Some Creationists don’t limit creation to one event
The organisms created by God can’t produce new forms of organism — only God can do this
The world was made in six days
This is a Literal (Fundamental Christians) interpretation of the Bible
What is a quote for Creationism?
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1)
What is the most common theory of Creationism?
The accounts in the Biblical Book of Genesis, but most religions have their own creation story
For many people, what does belief or lack of comes through?
The experience of seeing and living in the world
Explain the Meaning of life/Purpose and how it can lead to belief in God
This searching for the meaning and purpose of life can only lead people to think the purpose of this life involves the existence of life after death where the good are rewarded and the evil are punished
Only God could provide an afterlife and decide who should be rewarded and who should be punished
How is religion evidence for the existence of God?
Some people think that religion itself is evidence for the existence of God
People have always had religious beliefs, with the idea of God as creator and that life should be led in accordance with religious moral codes
86% of the world’s population belong to some form of religion
Religion is clearly a major feature of the world
