Religion and life Flashcards
Big Bang
a massive expansion of space which set in motion the creation of the universe
sanctity of life
the belief that all life is holy or valuable and not be misused or abused
Quality of life
the general well-being of a person in relations to their wealth or happiness. The value of life depends on how satiating it is to us.
stewardship
the idea that believers have a duty to look after the environment
Responsibility
a duty to care for, or having control over, something or someone
wonder
marveling at the complexity and beauty of the universe
dominion
dominiace or power over something; having charge over something or ruling over it
Environment
the natural world; the surroundings in which someone lives.Natural resources
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.
Sustainable development
building and progress that try to reduce the impact on the natural world for future generations.
Non-renewable resources
things the earth naturally provides that will eventually run out as there is a limited amount of them; examples include oil, coal, gas and other materials.
Deforestation
the cutting down of large amounts of forest, usually because of business needs.
Renewable energy
energy that comes from a source that does not run out, such as wind or the sun.
vegetarian
a person who doesn’t eat fish or meat
