key words Flashcards
abortion
deliberate end of pregnancy
Ex nihilo (latin)
belief that God created the world/universe from nothing
evolution
scientific theory of the development of species
natural (non-renewable) resources
resources that are found in nature- fossil fuels, plants etc
stewardship
duty given by God to mankind to look after the created world, and all life within
hospice
place of medical care for the dying, but also give emotional support to families
dominion
belief that humans have been given control/charge of the world
pro-choice
the choice of the woman
quality of life
how good of comfortable someones life is
afterlife
belief’s about what happens to ‘us’ after our body has died
sanctity of life
belief that life is sacred/special because it was created by God
renewable sources
resources that are renewable and won’t run out, e.g. solar, wind, etc
the big bang theory
scientific theory about the origins of the universe - that the universe was created in a huge explosion
parable
story with a meaning
