matters of life and death Flashcards
who was Georges Lemaitre
A catholic priest scientists
what did Georges Lemaitre propose
a scientific theory that we now know as the big bang theory
what does the big bang theory suggest
- 13.7 billion years ago the matter in the universe was concentrated into one small dense high temperature point
- this expanded, and after the initial expansion it began to cool allowing the formation of particles and atoms
- clouds of there elements formed galaxies and stars
- when the earth cooled life began to develop
what is the big bang theory based on
scientific evidence
what do christians believe in about the creation of th universe
universe is created by God - some Christians are literalness and some thing its a metaphor
what are reasons why some Christians would reject the big bang theory
- science is always changing and may not have the whole picture - early scientists thought the earth of flat
- the bible is the word of God so the story of creation should be taken literally
what did george lematire say about the big bang theory and religion
’ such a theory remains entirely outside any metaphysical or religious question’
- does not think his theory disapproved the existence of God
why do christians believe the universe has value
god created the universe and continues to sustain it - ‘all things have been created through him and for him’
universe reflects Gods love
given to humanity as a gift - fill teh earth and subdue it
does genesis 1:28 give humans that right to exploit resources
no Christians would argue that the universe is to be enjoyed but sustainability and responsibly
what is the sanctity of life
the idea the life is sacred,holy and a gift from God
what do Christians believe about the sanctity of life
human life should be treated with special care as they are made in gods image
decisions about life and death should be taken with care
do Christians believe that humans are perfect
no
they think humans were created perfectly by God but they sinned and the perfect on was spolit
what are bible quotes about the value of human life
’ god created man kind in his own image’
‘ god formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life’
‘before i formed you in the womb i knew you’
‘you knit me together in my mothers womb’
