Philosophy- Relion & Science

Question 0

The Big Bang theory has significance why?

Answer 0

It is the most scientific theory about how the world began!

Question 1

What is the Big Bang theory?

Answer 1

14 billion years ago. There was a Huge Explosion which caused all stars and planets to evolve!

Question 2

Who has accepted the Big Bang theory?

Answer 2

Most scientist and many people!

Question 3

What evidence is there for the Big Bang?

Answer 3

It is supported by scientific evidence!

Question 4

What scientific evidence is there for the Big Bang theory?

Answer 4

The universe is still expanding today, as the theory says it began after the Big Bang!

Question 5

What problems is there with the Big Bang theory?

Answer 5

It does not explain how intelligent life was formed
It doesn’t explain where most elements came from
There is no ultimate proof, to say this is true

Question 6

Darwin noticed that birds on the Galápagos Island varied from island to island. There beaks differ depending on the type of food available!

Answer 6

However, it is believed that birds originally had the same beaks but they had to Adapt for Survival in the environment they live in. Theory of Evolution!

Question 7

What is the Theory of Evolution?

Answer 7

Simple cells evolved (developed) into all types of living things ( humans). This evolution appended through Natural Selection!

Question 8

Natural selection stated that animals were best adapted to survive and reproduce in their environment survived while others less adapted died out!

Answer 8

There is some scientific evidence:

Scientist have seen changes in microorganisms

There were fossil and bone findings

Question 9

In the book of Genesis it describes how…

Answer 9

God was in control of creating the universe and everything in it. The bible says the universe was planned & designed. Nothing suggests anything about an explosion or accident!

Question 10

God made people in his own image, they seem to have been perfectly formed as humans from the start.

Answer 10

There is no suggestion that we gradually evolved.

Question 11

Some Christians believe that the bible stories are literally true.

Answer 11

Others believe that the stories are myths, a special way of giving important and true messages.

Question 12

God created the heavens and earth and everything on it, exactly as it says in the bible.

Answer 12

On the sixth day God created humans and animals as we are told which suggests we did not evolve from earlier life forms.

Scientific research has found evidence that the earth has existed for thousands of year before human life. This doesn’t fit in with the bible because the earth and humans were created days apart.

Question 13

God created the heavens and earth, however, the Big Bang and the evolution theory are also true.

Answer 13

Many Christians believe that the creation story is true but also not every detail is not an actual fact.

Question 14

This allows people to believe in both the bible and science.

Answer 14

Some may believe that the Big Bang started the universe but God was the one who caused the Big Bang.

Question 15

The church of England emphasises that science and religion go together.

Answer 15

“Good religion needs Good science”.

Question 16

The earth was created by the Big Bang and life evolved by natural selection. The earth was not created by God.

Answer 16

Many scientists believe there is no truth in the bible about the creation of the world (it’s just a story).

Question 17

Some animals live in the wild, humans are in control of their actions and behaviour

Answer 17

Humans are in charge of animals and we used them in different ways to fulfil our needs and making decisions about the environments they live in.

Question 18

Although animals and humans are very similar we also have differences…

Answer 18

Humans have superior intelligence to animals
We have the ability to rationalise in ways that animals do not
Humans have more emotions than animals do

Question 19

Some people think that the way humans treat or use animals is wrong. Some people believe we can treat animals how we want because humans are superior.

Answer 19

Others believe we should use animals as necessary but not cause unnecessary suffering. Others believe that we should not use animals for our own use, they should be free to live.

Question 20

Owners of animals are responsible for their needs. The needs are…

Answer 20

Suitable environment
Suitable diet
Normal behaviour patterns
To be housed with or apart from other animals
To be protected from pain, injury, suffering and disease

Question 21

Most Christians agree that the bible says that God put humans in charge of animals.

Answer 21

Other Christians put this indifferent ways. Some believe that people have the right to use and treat animals how they want.
Most believe people have the duty to look after animals.

Question 22

Christians do not believe that animals have ‘rights’ but humans have the duty to care and respect them.

Answer 22

God made humans the stewards of his creation/ world.

Question 23

What does stewardship mean?

Answer 23

The belief that humans are responsible for the world, and should care for it.

Question 24

Because humans have the responsibility of the world many Christians support animal welfare and believe…

Answer 24

Animals should not undergo unnecessary suffering and neglect.

Question 25

Christians believe that humans have rights which animals do not.

Answer 25

Humans were made in the image of God
God gave humans a soul
Humans have a personal relationship with God
God put humans in charge of other animals.

Question 26

Most Christians believe the bible values human life more as more important than animal life.

Answer 26

It is acceptable to use animals but animals should not suffer or die. Because although we have the right to be uncharge of them we also have the responsibly to care for them.