Religion And Science

Question 1

Evolution?

Answer 1

The process by which living things change and develop over a very long period

Question 2

Evolve?

Answer 2

To develop through a natural process

Question 3

Cosmos?

Answer 3

A universe that is ordered and harmonious

Question 4

Galaxy?

Answer 4

A cluster is billions of stars held together by galaxy

Question 5

Sacred?

Answer 5

Regarded as holy

Question 6

The book of genesis?

Answer 6

The first book in the Bible. In the book of Genesis, God creates the world and humanity

Question 7

Cosmology?

Answer 7

The study of the origins of the universe

Question 8

Creation of the universe from a scientific view?

Answer 8

Big Bang theory uses scientific evidence suggesting the universe expanded with a giant explosion, then gases and dust formed solid matters. As solid matters collided with other matter, it formed planets etc in universe. Scientists observed that uni is still expanding,galaxies moving further away from each other. S’s think universe has a starting point+was formed around 14 billion years ago.

Question 9

Christian response to Big Bang theory?

Answer 9

C’s believe science doesn’t fully answer Q’s raised by existence of uni and humanity. C’s argue that Big Bang doesn’t explain why universe exists. Also argue there is not a definitive answer as to how/why life in Earth began.

Question 10

Christians response to origins of humanity?

Answer 10

Some were unhappy with the fossil findings and argued that the fossils had been out in the ground to test the faith of Christians

Question 11

The origins of humanity?(scientific view)

Answer 11

Charles Darwin-scientist who explored world, his discoveries are central to theory of evolution. Wrote book ‘On the origin of Species’, he said life began with v simple cells+later developed in2 diff species. Natural selection is what he called the process of survival of the fittest. His theory meant human beings had evolve. His theory suggested humans share ancestry with apes. Theory had scientific support from discovery of fossils from animals that now extinct

Question 12

Creationists idea on the relationship between scientific and religious understandings of the origins of the world and humanity?

Answer 12

They believes Genesis account literally, think Bible is word of G so everything in bible is how universe,world and humans were created. Would also say that world is around 7000 years old when they measure historical periods in Bible, also say God created would in six days

Question 13

Brief outline of the relationship between scientific and relationship understandings of the origins of the universe?

Answer 13

Genesis account of creation has no mention of Big Bang/evolution so in some ways, the biblical account appears to conflict with scientific view.

Question 14

Other Christians(Modern C’s) response to relationship of science+religious understanding of origin of world?

Answer 14

Don’t take bible literally, instead believe story is symbolic+there’s some truth to it. Think Genesis provides explanation for existence of world+ humans. This view on story gives purpose and direction to world. Also say the ‘days’ are periods of time+ could be millions of years. Think s+r don’t have to conflict. Science explains how universe came to exist, religion explains why.

Question 15

Scientific response to: ‘if the universe was created by accident does my life have purpose?’

Answer 15

Scientific ideas regarding creation views origin if universe/humanity as accidental process, b’cos there’s no real reason why creation occurred. For this, some agree that life(without religion) has no purpose. Others argue our purpose could be ensuring life continues through reproducing

Question 16

Others response to: ‘if the universe was created by accident does my life have purpose?

Answer 16

Humans make their own purposes by setting goals about their future. Some also say looking after+caring for a family provides them with a purpose.

Question 17

Theists response to: ‘if the universe was created by accident does my life has purpose?

Answer 17

Argue 100% G created world for a reason. Some say their purpose is to please G by following teachings. Their overall purpose would be to live a life in a way so they may go to heaven. Others say their purpose is to be a good steward and protect the planet. Other other C’s say purpose is to evangelise+tell other people about Hod so they may too go to heaven.

Question 18

Steward?

Answer 18

Someone who takes responsibility for care of a property. In C terms it means taking responsibility for the care of G’s creation

Question 19

Quote that emphasises Gods creation of humans as the masters of other living creatures?

Answer 19

Book of Genesis: ‘everything that lives and moves will be good for you’

Question 20

Talk about first section of the place in humanity in relation to animals?

Answer 20

According to book of Genesis, humans were created in image of God, C’s think humans posses something if the characteristics if God. Many C’s believe humans given soul. When Adam was created by G, he was given responsibility to name all animals.

Question 21

The place if humanity in relation to animals PART TWO

Answer 21

C’s believe humans been created to praise/serve G, believe human life is special and unique. Bible says God loved humanity so much that he was willing to die in order to restore relationship with humans, one that had been broken due to ‘the Fall’. Bible doesn’t speak of any other creatures having the potential to have a relationship with G. However animals are still G’s creatures so humans have responsibility to care for them+treat ten wit respect.

Question 22

Catholic Church idea/response on ‘the place of humanity in relation to animals’

Answer 22

CC states ‘medical+scientific experimentation on animals is a morally acceptable practice if contributes to saving human lives’. Although, the church also teaches unnecessary suffering should never be inflicted on animals.

Question 23

Church of England in ‘the place of humanity in relation to animals’

Answer 23

Teaches that humans have responsibility to care for welfare of animals. When animals used in medical research they believe any suffering should be kept to min. Ergo many C’s disagree with use of animals for cosmetic testing

Question 24

C’s can act as good stewards in their everyday lives by:

Answer 24

• Recycling as much of waste as poss
• using Eco-friendly energy sources eg solar panels
• joining conservation groups eg greenpeace

Question 25

Stewardship/Christian response to environmental issues?

Answer 25

Believe earth belongs to G, he has given people the role on earth of stewards ergo acting a as caretakers for the earth+it’s inhabitants. Destroying habitats/overusing natural resources is unacceptable to C’s, it’s an abuse of G’s trust.