Origins of universe Flashcards

1
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What are 2 scientific arguments of origin?

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Cosmological
Big Bang theory
Universe began in an explosion of matter and energy
Formed stars and planets
Evidence of this is universe still expanding

Evolutionary
Charles Darwin
Life on earth originated from simple cells
Life evolved over millions of years
People evolved from apes not Adam and Eve

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2
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What is a cosmological theory of origin?

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Big Bang theory

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3
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What type of theory is Big Bang?

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Cosmological

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4
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Who is responsible for theory of evolution?

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Charles Darwin

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5
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What did Charles Darwin say people evolved from?

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Apes

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6
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What do non religious people believe in?

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Universe came about by chance
Humans evolved from apes
Not created by God
Not Adam and Eve

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7
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What do religious people believe?

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Science tells them how
Religion explains why
God caused Big Bang
Evolution is the way he made humans

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8
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What theory do Muslims believe?

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Allah created heavens and earth
Allah created Adam and Eve
Separated heaven and earth which supports Big Bang

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9
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What do greenhouse gases do?

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Warm the earth

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10
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What is global warming?

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Increase greenhouse gases
Earth hotter
Ice melts and sea levels rise
Leads to flooding

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11
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What is term used to describe earth getting hotter?

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Global warming

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12
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What are natural resources?

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Anything found naturally
Useful to humans
Oil, coal, gas

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13
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Is fertile land declining?

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Yes
Overgrazing
Irresponsible farming

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14
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Do Jews believe in stewardship?

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Yes

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15
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What is tikkun olam?

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Mending the world
Jewish
Responsible for making the world a better place

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16
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What do Muslims believe they are of the world?

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Khalifah
Trustees of earth
Obligation to protect environment 
Careful with resources 
Allah says planting trees is good
17
Q

What do Muslims believe they web asked on day of judgement?

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To answer for any ill treatment of the planet

18
Q

What do Christians believe about animal experimentation?

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Some see as cruel
Some see as acceptable if it helps people
Animals used as food
Vegetarians think hurting animals is wrong

19
Q

Does the bible talk about eating meat?

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Yes

20
Q

What are Jewish rules that forbid cruelty to animals?

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Noahide laws

21
Q

What are noahide laws?

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A set of rules Jewish people should follow to forbid cruelty to animals

22
Q

What do Jews believe is kosher meat?

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Animals slaughtered in a humane way

23
Q

What do Muslims believe about animal cruelty?

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Forbidden
Compassion for all creatures
Eat halal meat
Slaughtered humanely

24
Q

How many weeks can a legal abortion take place?

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25
Q

What is euthanasia?

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Killing someone to relieve suffering

Often from an incurable illness

26
Q

What is abortion?

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Where a foetus is removed prematurely from the womb before it can survive

27
Q

What countries is euthanasia legal?

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Belgium

Switzerland

28
Q

What is active euthanasia?

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A patient requests help to die
Often uses drugs
Illegal in UK

29
Q

Is active euthanasia legal in UK?

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No

30
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What is passive euthanasia?

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Life support machine turned off

Refuse treatment