Science and Religion Flashcards
Literal
Word for word
Fundamentalist
Read the Bible literally - it is an accurate/factual/historical account (Also called literalists)
Liberal
Bible is not literally true. Written by humans, inspired by God. Open to interpretation
Metaphorical
Meaning behind the stories
Conservative
The Bible contains truth. Inspired by God, not dictated by him
Charles Darwin
Evolution
William Paley
Design Argument; Analogy of the Watchmaker
A.C. Grayling
Atheist - No God
Design Argument
World is so complex it must have a designer. The designer is God (Cause and Effect)
Advantages of the Design Argument
There is evidence of design in the world
Fits with religious beliefs
The world as it is cannot be a result of chance
Disadvantages of the Design Argument
Why do natural disasters happen then?
Why must it only be (ONE) God who created the universe?
Evolution explains how things have adapted to their environment
Big Bang
The event (explosion) that started the world according to Science
Evolution
The development of humans throughout the years
Why is evolution significant for theists?
It challenges the biblical creation story
