Science Flashcards
What is meant by origins of humanity
Evolution
What is stewardship
To look after something for someone else
What is meant by scientific theory
The theory that the natural world happened by science not God
Two reasons Christians think humans are more important than animals
God created animals for humans (dominion)
Animals were made to be inferior
Uses of animals Christians find unacceptable
Cosmetic testing
Hunting
Reason why Christians support medical testing on animals
It helps humans
Animals were created for human use
Two ways humans are damaging the environment
Global warming
Deforestation
Describe how beliefs about stewardship might affect Christian responses to environmental issues
God put humans on earth to look after the world
The bible states they have to ‘work it and take care of it’
Reason why Christians believe the environment should be cared for
Future generations
Stewardship
Not ours to destroy
Why might Christians regent the idea that human beings evolved from apes
Humans were made by God
Apes are animals and inferior to humans
Goes against creation story
One belief about the origins of the world
Creation story
Made in 6 days
Earth has been around for 6000 years
