Origins of universe Flashcards
What are 2 scientific arguments of origin?
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
What is a cosmological theory of origin?
Big Bang theory
What type of theory is Big Bang?
Cosmological
Who is responsible for theory of evolution?
Charles Darwin
What did Charles Darwin say people evolved from?
Apes
What do non religious people believe in?
Universe came about by chance
Humans evolved from apes
Not created by God
Not Adam and Eve
What do religious people believe?
Science tells them how
Religion explains why
God caused Big Bang
Evolution is the way he made humans
What theory do Muslims believe?
Allah created heavens and earth
Allah created Adam and Eve
Separated heaven and earth which supports Big Bang
What do greenhouse gases do?
Warm the earth
What is global warming?
Increase greenhouse gases
Earth hotter
Ice melts and sea levels rise
Leads to flooding
What is term used to describe earth getting hotter?
Global warming
What are natural resources?
Anything found naturally
Useful to humans
Oil, coal, gas
Is fertile land declining?
Yes
Overgrazing
Irresponsible farming
Do Jews believe in stewardship?
Yes
What is tikkun olam?
Mending the world
Jewish
Responsible for making the world a better place