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What is the Big Bang theory?

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The leading explanation as to how the world was created. It suggests that the universe started as an incredibly small dense piece of singularity and gradually expanded.

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Why is there no need to make up a God to explain things?

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Because science will eventually explain things which are currently unexplained

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How many days did God create the world in? (According to fundamentalist Christians)

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6 days

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What are people who believe that God created everything referred to as?

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Creationists

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What 3 things do fundamentalist Christians about creation?

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1] God wouldn’t lie in the bible
2] everything God created was”good”
3] there is no evidence because fossils of dinosaurs obviously drowned in Noah’s flood.

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What 3 things do Liberal Christians take from the creation story?

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1]God was behind creation
2]God is powerful and loves humans in particular
3]its humans job to look after the universe

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Why does the fact there is physical evidence that backs up the Big Bang not bother Christians?

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They suggest that God created the Big Bang

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Who asks the HOW questions?

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Science

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Who asks the WHY questions?

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Religion

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What is red shift?

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Light waves become longer and redder the further away from us they get, so we know that the would began with expansion.

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What is cosmic background radiation?

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Photons are still cooling from the heat of the Big Bang and this can be picked up on radio or tv

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“In the beginning………

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God created heaven and earth.”

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“Let us make man in our image, after our likeness and let them have…….

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Dominion over the fish in the sea, and over father fowl of the air[….]”

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“God saw everything he had made…….

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And behold, it was good”

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What is awe and wonder?

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People get awe and wonder when they realise the beauty of nature(in a sunset/landscape etc) people are overwhelmed by Gods creation

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Why is awe and wonder not specifically religious?

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Because scientists are often overwhelmed by scientific discoveries (Brian cox example)

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Do Buddhists believe in a creator

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No, they don’t believe in a God.

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What do Buddhists believe the universe is?

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A constant cycle, it constantly expands ,evolves and ends

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Why are the questions about the origins of the universe not important

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It is a waste of time and it’s not as important as extinguishing suffering.

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Which story illustrates how questioning the origins of the universe is a waste of time?

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The story of the poisoned arrow( the victim who was shot by the arrow spent so long searching for the person who shot the arrow that the poison in the arrow killed him)

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What does pollution cause?

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It affects air quality, creates sticky residue, puts chemicals into the sea

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What are the effects of pollution

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Natural habitats are destroyed which leads to the reduction of species

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Why is creation valuable?

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Everything god made was good

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What gives humans the right to rule over land?

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Dominion

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What have Christian aid done to help churches become more “green”
Set up the big shift
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What do individual Christians do to be “greener”
Switch off electricity, recycle, use their car less
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Why is using the world resources a good thing
God gave us the earth to use. Industry is good because it boosts the economy so the planet will become richer
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Why do Buddhists think we are not in charge?
Because there was no god or creator humans naturally evolved due to suitable conditions.
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Why is Anatta important when it comes to the environment
Because Buddhists are selfless so will care more for others
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Why is dependent arising important when considering the environment
Nothing exists on its own so we need to protect everything
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What does the 2nd noble truth imply about how humans use resources
We desire more that what’s needed in our life which results in the abuse of resources
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Why does abuse of resources stray from the 5 moral precepts
It’s causing harm to living creatures
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Which story demonstrates how humans got dominion
Noah’s ark
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Why are humans more important that animals
We are made in the image of god
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What does ‘righteous care for the needs of animals’ suggest
That even though they aren’t made in the image of god they should still be looked after
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What are the purposes of animals in animal testing?
They are used to obtain medical knowledge
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Why is it ok to test on animals
Humans are sacred so we need to find medical treatments to keep them alive
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Why is testing on animals cruel?
Because it’s our responsibility to look after animals because it’s good stewardship
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How has modern technology impacted peoples views on animal testing?
People say technology is advanced enough for there to be no need for animal testing
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What does right livelihood teach Buddhists (animal testing)
They will never work in a lab or be associated with things which will cause harm to an animal
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Why do Buddhists not want to harm animals
They could be reborn as an animal
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In a christians opinion, can we eat meat?
Yes we have dominion
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Why is it good to be vegetarian
It is sustainable. Arable farming feeds more people
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What do Buddhists try to show to all beings
Meta and Karina
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5 moral precepts
Abstain from taking lives/ what’s not freely given
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Law of kamma
If u harm animals it will bring u bad kamma
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Dependant arising (concerning animal testing)
If animals are mistreated then it will have negative effects on humans (if bees die we live without the benefits of their existence)
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Why is animal testing compassionate?
It will save lives and end suffering for many people in the long term
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Do Buddhists practice vegetarianism?
Yes all apart form Theravada Buddhists who can only eat what is given to them
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Why do some Buddhists eat meat
Buddha mentioned his followers eating meat in his scriptures
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Is eating meat compassionate?
No it creates fear amongst all living creatures
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What did Darwin come up with
Natural selection
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What is natural selection
The realisation that everything changes and adapts to their surroundings. If they don’t adapt they don’t survive
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What does natural selection imply?
Thats humans weren’t planed they are just a result of millions of years of adaptation
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What is a christians compromise to natural selection?
That god created natural selection and the creation story is an allegory
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Why is god behind all creation
Because everything follows laws and is intelligent
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Why is it important that god created everything
It means humans have a purpose
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Why don’t Buddhist have a problem with evolution
Because they don’t believe in a god
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Why are humans special in a Buddhists opinion
They can achieve enlightenment and animals can’t
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What does the theory that everything is interrelated coincide with?
Natural selection
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What is sanctity of life?
Humans are sacred so are made in gods image
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To kill a human is like ...
Killing god himself
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Which verse suggests life begins at conception
“You knew me before I was born”
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What does the Old Testament state which is against abortion
‘Do not kill’ and ‘choose life’
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Why do liberal Christians sometimes expect that abortion is necessary
If the mother has been raped for example. In this case Jesus would teach them not to judge “do not judge or u will be judged”
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What is the British law for abortion
It’s legal before 24 weeks of pregnancy
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Why do Christians campaign for abortion to be banned(pro life)
They believe that human life starts from conception and it’s a sacred human life
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What does pro choice mean
It’s the mothers choice if they keep the baby or not
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Who would consider quality of life
Pro choice
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Are fundamental Christians likely to argue pro life or pro choice?
Pro life because the baby is made in the image of god
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What compromise do Liberal Christians aquire in terms of abortion?
That abortion is wrong accept than in extream circumstances
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What is an alternative to abortion
Give the child up for adoption
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How do Christians support mothers who are finding it hard to cope?
Financially, fostering, Church of England Children’s Society
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Why are Buddhists apposed to abortion
Dependent arising, 5 moral precepts, its unskillful
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Why would Buddhists accept that abortion is necessary?
If the woman has been raped, Young, or won’t be able to look after her child the would then practice compassion and wisdom.
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Passive euthanasia
Treatment which could help a patient is withheld
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Non voluntary euthanasia
When a doctor chooses to end a life without consent because they are unable to communicate with their patient
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Voluntary euthanasia
A person chooses to end their own life
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Why is suffering good
Secures your relationship with god so euthanasia shouldn’t be an option
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Are liberal Christians against euthanasia?
Yes in most cases apart from passive euthanasia it would be cruel to keep them alive
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Why do some liberals support euthanasia completely
Because science and technology has advanced since the times of the bible. We know how to extend and reduce people’s life span due to the quality and this is a loving thing to do
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Why are non believers ok with euthanasia
They don’t think humans are sacred and our existence is pointless anyway. If someone is unhappy then they should be able to decide if they carry on or not.
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What are hospices for?
For people with long term conditions (terminally ill) doctors are trained in palliative care/ pain relief and people believe this is a more natural way to die
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What are the patients family’s offered at hospices?
Council is / respite
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What therapy’s are offered at a hospice
Aromatherapy/ massage
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What is done at a children’s hospice to allow routine to resume
Parents/ family are provided with accommodation
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Why are Buddhists against euthanasia
5 moral precepts, dependent arising/ bad kamma
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Why would Mahayana Buddhists be against euthanasia
It’s not being patient. Suffering and pain is always going to be unavoidable
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Why are Buddhists compassionate when it comes to euthanasia
Without the use of modern medicine then the person would have died anyway. To keep them alive and keep them suffering would be cruel
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Why would Tibetan Buddhists support euthanasia
It’s important to die with a peaceful mindset
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What does the Dalai Lama say about euthanasia
It should only be permitted in extream circumstances
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How do we get to heaven
Good works
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How do we achieve good works
Carding for the lesser of society (whatever you do for the least of my brothers you do for me)
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Why do we not deserve a place in heaven(according to protests)
Original sin
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How did we overcome original sin
Jesus sacrificed himself to atone our sins and now all we need to do is ask for forgiveness
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Who has the right to take lives
Only god
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Why would we help those in need
Because all human are sacred and should not be rejected
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Who is present in a Christians last days
A priest who gives ‘last rights’
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Why is suicide a sin
Because god should be the one to choose when life ends
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What is dependent arising
Everything is interconnected. If one part suffers all parts suffer
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Why is being impatient bad?
Because you won’t become an Bodhisattva
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What does the resurrection prove
Life after death
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What do out of body experiences prove
Life after death
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What do atheist believe happens when we die
We don’t know because our body and Bain just shuts down
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Why is life after death necessary
To make everything fair
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How do atheists respond to outer body experiences
They’re just dreams
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How do we live on?
Through our children and influence

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