Origins of Life Flashcards
1
Q
What does the Creation story show?
A
- humans are at the top of God’s creation
- We are made in God’s image
- Humans didn’t evolve, we were designed perfect
- life isn’t meaningless
2
Q
What was Darwin’s theory?
A
The environment is always changing, some animals born with mutations that either puts them at an advantage or disadvantage (natural selection)
3
Q
What does Evolution show?
A
- Humans weren’t designed
- We aren’t special
- No purpose
4
Q
What is the compromise between the 2 theories?
A
God designed natural selection
5
Q
What do Buddhists believe about the Origins of Life?
A
- don’t oppose evolution
- no god or creator
- humans capable of enlightenment
