Religion And Life Flashcards
Universe
All of time and space and its contents; includes planets, stars, galaxies, the contents of intergalactic space, the smallest subatomic particles, and all matter and energy
Fundamentalist Christians
Christians who believer that the statements in the bible are literally true and believe there are certain basic beliefs that are essential to the Christian faith
Liberal Christians
Christians who helped her that the bibles authors were guided by god , but that not everything they wrote is a literal account of what actually happened
Wonder
Marvelling at the complexity and beauty of the universe
Awe
A feeling of devout respect, mixed with fear and wonder
Responsibility
A duty to care for, or having control over something or someone
Stewardship
The idea that believers have a duty to look after the environment on behalf of god
Dominion
Dominance or power over something; having charge of something or ruling over it
Environment
the natural world; the surroundings in which someone lives
Natural resources
Materials found in nature, such as oil and trees that can be used by people
Abuse
Misuse; of the world and the environment
Vegetarian
A person who does not eat meat or fish
Vegan
A person who does not eat animals or food produced by animals; a vegan tries not to use any products that have caused harm to animals (leather)
Evolution
The process by which living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms of life during the history of the earth
Adaptation
A process of hangs where an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment
