Religion and Science Flashcards
Big Bang theory
The scientific account of the origin of the universe best supported by available evidence
Anthropic principle
The cosmological theory that the universe seems to be specifically designed to support human life
Evolution
The scientific account of the origin of human life on Earth best supported by the available evidence first formulated by Charles Darwin in the 19th century
Natural selection
The evolutionary principle that tiny differences between creatures of the same species can sometimes make one individual better suited to their environment than others,thus increasing the likelihood it will survive and reproduce
Creation story
The biblical account of the origin of the universe and life on Earth in genesis describing gods creation of the world in seven days
Ex Nihilo
A Latin phrase meaning ‘out of nothing’ how Christians believe God created the universe
Dominion
Means ‘power’ and ‘ownership’; Christians traditionally believe God gave them dominion over the creation
Stewardship
The Christian argument that dominion means a duty of care to animals and the environment, not the right to explot them for are own purposes
Medical testing
The use of animals for medical research with a view to producing treatments for human illness
Cosmetic testing
The use of animals in research into the safety and and effectiveness of cosmetics for humans
The environment
The living world and everything in it
Natural resources
Natural products useful to humans
Climate change
The argument that owing to human impact on the planet, the temperature on Earth is rising to dangerous levels
Conservation
The attempt to protect the environment in its present state for the sake of future generations
Exploitation
Use of earths nature resources, for short term interests without impact on the environment
