Religion And Science Flashcards
Dominion
The idea that humans have control over or responsibility for the earth
Evolution
Drawings theory which explains how all living things have adapted/evolved to reach their current from through the process of ‘natural selection’
Big Bang
A scientific theory that a huge explosion caused the universe around 15billion years ago
Ex nihilo
Out of nothing - a Latin term used to explain the idea that the universe of nothing
Myth
A story not meant to be taken literally but contains important truths
Creation
The act of creating/making something
Stewardship
A term used to describe the caring role humans are believed to have for the planet and all living things
Natural selection
The process through which evolution works- where useful genes are past on through generations also known as survival of the fitest
Liberal
A name given to Christians who believe in the bible but don’t think that all parts need to be taken literally.
Science
The study of the natural world though observation and experiment
Genesis
The first book in the bible that explains the stories of creation, ‘genesis’ literally means beginning
Humanity
A term used for all humans, can also mean to be caring and showing kindness for others
Origins
A term that means ‘where things came from’
Fundermentalist
A name given to Christians who believe the bible should be taken literally may also be called creationists
