Religion and Life Flashcards
1
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the Big Bang theory
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- 13.8 billion years ago
- expanded and cooled
2
Q
red shift
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light waves become longer and redder as they move away
3
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cosmic background radiation
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tiny particles of emit electromagnetic waves
4
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creation truths
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- god created everything
- we are sacred
- we must look after the world
5
Q
Buddhism on origins of life
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- no god or creator
- continuous life cycle
- doesn’t conflict with the Big Bang theory
6
Q
story of the poisoned arrow
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we shouldn’t spend our time trying to answer an unanswerable question when theres more important things - overcome suffering
7
Q
5 environmental problems
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- pollution
- destruction of natural habitat
- trees
- abuse of natural resources
- climate change
8
Q
christian aid
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- the big shift
- campaigned to change laws
- help churches switch to greener energy
9
Q
christians + on environment
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- given dominion
- industry is good as it makes jobs and money
- scientists will find a way to overcome it
- poverty and disease more important (we are sacred)
10
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buddhism on environment
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- selfless so use fewer resources
- mindfulness of beauty of nature
- dependent arising
11
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christians - on environment
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- it was good so we must preserve
- look after it for future generations
- sanctity of life issue and we are sacred
12
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christians + on animal
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- humans are sacred so use for our benefit
- given dominion (Noahs ark)
13
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christian - on animal
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- acceptable to use but must care (righteous)
- modern science has alternatives
- more sustainable to be vegetarian (stewardship)
14
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buddhism on animals
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- could be reborn as one
- show metta and karuna - drug could end suffering
- moral precepts (harm, freely given)
- right livelihood and action
15
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christians on origins of life
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- god created natural selection
- creation story is just an allegory