Religion and Planet Earth

Question 1

How was the earth created? (3)

Answer 1

- in one week
 (1st day = light
 2nd day = sky
 3rd day = land, sae and plants
 4th day = sun, moon and stars
 5th day = sea creatures and birds
 6th day =land animals and humans
 7th day = God rested)

• by chance/an accident.
• evolution - Big Bang Theory.

Question 2

Examples of pollution. (4)

Answer 2

• oil.
• litter/waste.
• factory.
• vehicle.

Question 3

What are religious attitudes to pollution? (4)

Answer 3

• bad thing as it ruins the environment.
• kills wildlife and harms humans.
• need to look after planet (STEWARDSHIP).
• ruins gods creation.

Question 4

Why are religious believers against the destruction of natural habitats? (5)

Answer 4

• extinction of species of plants and animals.
• climate change.
• less oxygen, more common dioxide.
• we are stewards for God (we should be looking after gods world).
• consideration for future generations.

Question 5

How is global warming damaging in the world? (4)

Answer 5

• increases flooding.
• droughts.
• ice caps melting.
• sea levels rising.

Question 6

Religious attitudes towards global warming. (3)

Answer 6

• world is a gift to humans and we should care for it (STEWARDSHIP).
• freedom of choice (wrong choices have been made).
• global warming is a sign of sinfulness and greed.

Question 7

What can religious believers do to help global warming? (5)

Answer 7

• reduce, reuse, recycle.
• use renewable energy.
• turn off lights and electrical appliances when not in use.
• walk, cycle, use public transport.
• ask Gods help through prayer.

Question 8

Religious attitudes towards recycling. (4)/(2)

Answer 8

ON THE ONE HAND =

• items get reused and not put on landfill sites.
• prevents using vital resources.
• good stewardship.
• shows concern and care for future generations.

ON THE OTHER HAND =
- more important issues (not using up for a non-renewable resources). - not worth recycling as things are in constant supply.

Question 9

How do you religious believers think the environment should be treated? (3)

Answer 9

• people are responsible to care for the environment (STEWARDSHIP).
• God told Adam to “control it”.
• “the world and all that is belongs to God” - Bible.

Question 10

Are people too selfish to protect the environment? (4)/(4)

Answer 10

AGREE =

• ‘live for today, forget tomorrow’ attitude.
• people want power and money.
• laziness.
• people think more about themselves than others.

DISAGREE =

• a lot being done by people who are not selfish (organisations).
• recycling has increased.
• targets set to reduce carbon emissions (shows willingness).
• some people are too poor to help.

Question 11

Religious views about nature and wonder of Planet Earth. (3)

Answer 11

• God created the world with mystery, awe and wonder.
• responsibility to look after it (STEWARDSHIP).
• creation stories.

Question 12

Have religious believers done enough to support earth summits? (5)

Answer 12

• God created the world and put humans in charge of it.
• we are responsible to God for our actions.
• global warming and climate change (threat to life on Earth).
• there is little one individual can do to create an impact.
• it is an issue for everyone not just religious believers.

Question 13

What is sustainable development? (1)

Answer 13

Development which considers the impact on the natural world for future generations.

Question 14

Religious views on sustainable development. (4)

Answer 14

• planet created by God.
• we are Stewards.
• we need to consider future generations.
• need to reduce carbon emissions.

Question 15

Can we do whatever we want with the earth and its resources? (4)/(4)

Answer 15

AGREE =

• we are at the top of creation.
• God gave us authority to do what we want.
• humans given DOMINION by God.
• scientists will develop other materials to use.

DISAGREE =

• it is God’s world.
• we are only temporary.
• we should not be greedy or selfish.
• God put humans in charge to look after the earth (STEWARDSHIP), not exploit earth.