End Of Years Flashcards
Who was William Paley
He used analogy to describe his argument. He said that the watch is complex and is perfectly suited to its purpose it must have been designed the designer must be a watchmaker.
What are the strengths of William Paley’s argument
The watch could not have designed itself it is a good point because it’s very true in fact there must be a designer
What are the weaknesses to William Paley’s argument
He was a priest therefore biased towards God so he believes that God is real so that could influence his theory
Weaknesses of the first cause argument
Why does the first cause have to be God it could be the big bang
Why does God have to have a beginning or end
Why does everything have to have a cause
What are the five pillars of Islam
Shahada, Salah, Zakat, Sawm, Hajj
Shahadah
1st pillar of Islam
Declaration of being Muslim
Sometimes called the door to Islam
They have to sincerely mean it
What is the design argument
It’s when people challenge the existence of God and wonder if there is a creator of our world
Salah
2nd pillar of Islam
Means prayer-5 times per day
To keep God close to them throughout the day
When they prey they have to be clean
Zakat
3rd pillar of Islam
Means charity
Muslims must give 2.5% if their earnings to zakat
You only donate money if you can afford it
Sawm
4th pillar of Islam
It means fasting throughout the day
It’s about using strength of mind to gain control of your body
During Ramadan they go to the mosque
Hajj
5th pillar of Islam
Means going on a pilgrimage to Mecca
Every adult Muslim should do this at least once in their life
They go to worship Allah
How can someone become a Muslim
They have to declare it publicly. They must say there is only one God. Allah
How many times do Muslims prey each day and which direction do they face?
They pray 5 times a day facing east towards Mecca
Why do Muslims give some of their money away?
To feel closer to Allah and to please him
What do Muslims call the 9th month of the year
Ramadan
Why is Mecca an important place to Muslims
Because that is where Muhammad was born
Men’s Islamic dress
They wear white or black turbans and long white robes
Dress in the Qu’ran
Dress must be thick so you can’t see the skin colour. Must cover the whole body and loose so you can’t see the shape of the body
Islamic dress in the west
66% Britain is against burqa
Woman’s Islamic dress
Once passed puberty has to wear a veil worn in the presence of a non related man
Why is the story of creation important to believers
It shows that God created everything on earth.
It teaches us to respect the earth
It shows us not to take the world for granted
Strengths to the creation story
A believer will cherish the world more
It strengthens their own belief
Following the bible in the way that would benefit society
Weaknesses to the creation story
How do we know the bible is true
They might judge other people who question everything in the bible
Scientists can disprove the creation story in genesis
What is a good steward
Someone who cares for gods creation and teaches others how to
What does a good steward do
Recycle Care for others Takes care for the world and animals Doesn't waste Teaches others how to care
Examples of bad stewardship
Littering Pollutes Chips down trees Pollutes water Uses chemicals to grow food
What was Gandhi?
He was a man who didn’t believe in war and if there was something that he strongly disagreed with then he would try and do something about it
Who was Maximilian Kolbe
He was a vicar and was a good kind man he was sent to auschwitz because he helped 3000 polish refugees who were mostly Jewish. He was kind to everyone there and sacrificed his life for someone else when they were sentenced to death
Who was Muhammad
He was an orphan who married a wealthy woman. Allah came and said that he must make everyone believe in Allah. Some disagreed so he moved to madinah and taught people there in the end everyone accepted that Allah exists
What is the greater jihad
It’s the inner battle to purify the soul and be caring to others
What is the lesser jihad
About going to war. It can only be for self defence must be last resort after trying to make peace must not cause harm to innocent people.
What is just war
There must be a just case
Started by a proper authority
Must be fought to bring out good
Innocent people mustn’t get Hittite must be last resort
Environmental problems
Not enough people have the essential things like a warm house and food
What do religious groups do to stop environmental problems
They set up groups like the Salvation Army who help people who are less fortunate. There are also groups that help stop damage to the environment
Animal rights issues
Some people are saying that animals should have the same rights as humans and that animals shouldn’t be tested on because they are equal to us
What does Christianity think of animal rights
They believe that we should care for all creation, including animals
Jesus spoke about the value of every living creature
What do Buddhists think of animal rights
They see all living beings as connected to and depend on each other
They believe that animals should be treated well because they are part of the cycle of rebirth
Who wrote the guidelines for a just war
Aquiras wrote them
Who came up with the first cause argument
Aquinas
