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Life And Death Flashcards

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What is the definition of cosmology ?

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Cosmology is the study of the universe and humanities place in it

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Why did Darwin’s theory upset people ?

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Some Christian’s found Darwin’s theory as a threat to their faith because it appeared to challenge the authority of god.

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Why would Darwin’s theory challenging the bible cause upset ?

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Because some Christian’s believe that if the bible is wrong about one thing, than what else is it wrong about ?

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What do some Christian’s find helpful about cosmology ?

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Some Christian’s find cosmology helpful in their understanding of how the world works and came to be.

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What do Christian’s whom don’t see a problem with evolution believe about the bible ?

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Some Christian’s believe that the bible is an authoritative account of gods relationship with human beings and the wider universe

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What does stewardship mean ?

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The idea that god gave us a special responsibility to cultivate and guard his creation

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What does dominion mean ?

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The idea that humans rule over nature and are in charge of the world on gods behalf

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What is a quote showing god giving humans dominion over the world ?

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“Rule over the fish and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the e ground”

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What do Christian’s mean by global citizens ?

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The term global citizenship refers to the idea that humans should all work as part of a community to look after the world. Christianity teaches that god made humans stewards of the earth and so everyone should act as global citizens

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What are some ways Christian’s could act to be a good global citizen ?

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. Pick up litter
. Walking whenever possible rather than driving.
. Turning off the lights when not required .
E.t.c

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What is a quote that shows god giving humans rule over his creation ?
What does this quote show ?

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“ you made them rulers over the works of your hand.”
. This quote shows the stewardship god entrusted to humans and the ultimate power over his creation.

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Define voluntary euthanasia?

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Actively helping someone to die when they have asked for it to avoid anymore suffering

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Define passive euthanasia ?

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When a form of treatment meant to keep you alive is removed

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Define active euthanasia ?

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When a person takes a specific course of action to end their own life

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What are Islamic views on euthanasia ?

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Muslims are against euthanasia and believe that god have life and only he can take it away

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What are Christian views on euthanasia ?

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Christian’s believe that humans were made in gods image and only he can take that life away

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What are humanists views on euthanasia ?

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Humanists believe that voluntary euthanasia is acceptable and have pushed to legalise it, because they believe it is their choice

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What does pro-life mean?

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Pro-life is the idea that abortion is wrong

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What does pro choice mean?

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Pro choice is the idea that a woman has a choice, whether to abort or not

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What does sanctity of life mean?

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Sanctity of life is the idea that all life is Holy and God-given mustn’t be killed

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What does ensoulment mean?

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Ensoulment is the period from which a fetus has a soul

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What are some liberalist Christians views on abortion ?

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Some liberalist Christians believe that abortion is acceptable under certain circumstances. For example, if the child is a victim of rape, or if the mother has health complications.

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What do some Protestant Christians believe about abortion?

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Some Protestant Christians believe that life begins at 120 days, and believe that abortion in that time is not killing

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What do catholic Christians believe about abortion?

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Some catholic Christians believe that abortion is unacceptable, because in the 10 Commandments, it says that “thoushall not kill“ and Catholics also say that God has an ultimate plan and you shall not interfere with it

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What do Muslims believe about abortion?

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Some Muslims disapprove of abortion, because in the Koran, it says that you “do not kill your child because of want”

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What do humanists believe about abortion?

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Some humanists believe that abortion is acceptable, because they are pro-choice, and believe that It is a woman’s choice, whether to abort or not. They also believe that life begins at birth and it is not killing within that time.

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What is evolution?

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Evolution is the process in which living organisms develop from an earlier form

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What is theistic evolution?

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Theistic evolution is the belief that God controls evolution, and that he designed the universe and the Earth to be this way

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What are three ways in which Darwin’s book on the origin of species, challenged religion ?

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. The theory of evolution seem to go against religious beliefs that God made the world.
. Christians believe that God had created humans in his own image of the idea We Devolved challenge that
. Evolution challenge is the idea that God designed the universe.

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What is one way that Christians argue God created the universe ?

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Christians could argue that the beauty order and complexity of the universe proves that there must have been designer

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In what way does genesis and science correlate beliefs?

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Some Christians believe that the seven days of Genesis refers to 7 long periods of time, they argue that the order in which living things were created in the Bible is similar to that of science, which makes the Bible more credible

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Define procreation?

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The primary purpose of sex is to reproduce

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What are three different purposes of sex for religious believers?

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. An important part of being human which can lead to procreation.
. A physical way of expressing love and commitment.
. Considered a gift from God.

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What are to catholic beliefs on contraception?

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Catholics teaching opposes the use of artificial contraception as it against the natural law. Catholics teaching allows natural family planning, where intercourse takes place at a time when the woman is least fertile.

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How have Protestant Christians developed with time to allow contraception?

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Protestant Christians now see the use of contraception with marriage as a responsible way of planning a family. Allow sex to be enjoyed without the fear of an unwanted pregnancy.

Protestant Christians also may accept artificial contraception as it usually stops, sexually transmitted diseases .

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What quote from the Koran would Muslims interpret to disallow contraception?

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“You should not kill your child for fear of want “

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What is an Islamic attitudes, which disapprove of the idea of contraception?

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. Islam is strongly pro family and regards children as a gift from God

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What are three Islamic views that traditionally allow the use of contraception?

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. Generally Islam allows the use of contraception if it does not harm the body.
. Both the husband and wife consent must be available to use contraception.
. If the woman has health, complications or other circumstances, contraception can be allowed.

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