Life and death Flashcards
What is the big bang theory
The big band theory says that the universe began around 13.8 billion years ago as an explosion of high density matter and energy.
What is the big bang theory
The big band theory says that the universe began around 13.8 billion years ago as an explosion of high density matter and energy.
What do literalist christian’s believe about the origin of the universe
A literalist Christian would belive in the genesis creation story fully and would belive that God created the world in 6 days (rest on the 7th)
What would a non-literalist christian belive about the creation story?
They might believe that God created the earth but they might not necessarily belive that it was created in 6 days, they could belive in the big bang theory but they would believe that god did it
Who proposed the big bang theory?
Georges Lemaitre (a roman catholic)
In genesis 2:4-2:25 how is man made
“God forms man from the dust, breathes life into his nostrils…..”
How is women made in Genesis 2:4-2:25
“created women from one of man’s rib bones”
What is dominion?
Some Christians think that god gave them authority over creation. They might think it means they can use the world as they choose.
What is stewardship?
Many christian’s argue God gave humans stewardship - the responsibility to look after Gods creation
What is Abortion
Abortion is the removal of a foetus (a human organism in the womb before birth) from the womb before it can survive
What is the abortion legal status in England, Scotland and Wales?
Abortion is legal in this country before the 24th week of pregnancy if two doctors agree that the pregnancy poses a mental or physical risk to the mother or child.
Where is abortion illegal?
Libya, Iran, Indonesia, Venezuela, Nigeria and some states in america
What do Humanists believe about abortion?
They stress that maintaining a persons quality of life is more important that protecting a potential life.
What do Atheists believe about abortion?
They support a women’s rights to chooses either she has an abortion
What is the definition of a foetus?
An unborn human organism
What is the definition of viability
When the foetus can survive outside the womb
What do Christians believe about abortion?
In general Christians are not in favour of abortion, the believe in the sanctity of life
What is the sanctity of life?
That god can decide when life begins and ends because he created it and all life is sacred.
