THEME B: Religion and Life Flashcards
Where does scientific truth come from?
Making a hypothesis and testing it to see if it is true
Where does religious truth come from?
Religions and holy books
What is the Big Bang theory?
A description of how scientists believe the universe began. It is believed that all the matter in the universe was concentrated in a singularity and soon began to expand very quickly with a big explosion. This explosion led to the creation of the universe.
What is primordial soup?
A mix of liquids, chemicals, minerals and proteins
What is evidence for the big bang theory?
The universe is still expanding today and can be tracked back to a single point, and background microwave radiation can be detected in space
What theory for the creation of the universe was there before the big bang theory?
The steady state theory
Who came up with the theory of evolution?
Charles Darwin
What is an example of a Christian religious truth?
The Creation Story
what is stewardship?
The idea that humans have a duty and responsibility to look after the world
What is dominion?
The idea that humans have authority to rule over nature and the environment
What does Genesis say about stewardship?
That God made the world and gave the duty of stewardship to humans
What did Pope John Paul II say about looking after the environment?
‘More than ever - individually and collectively - people are responsible for the future of the planet.’
What are Khalifa’s ?
Stewards
What does the Quran say about stewardship?
‘The world is green and beautiful, and Allah has appointed you His stewards over it’.
How did Prophet Muhammad give an example of not wasting resources?
He didn’t waste water by only ever washing in water from a container and not the river or other running water.
What is sustainable devlopment?
The idea that new technological developments should al be long-lasting and within the reach of all nations.
What is meant by conservation?
Trying to protect an area or species e.g maintaining an environment for an endangered species.
Is it best to buy battery farmed animal products or free range products?
Free range products as free range animals are given more space
Why do some religious people support animal experimentation?
Because they believe that animal experiments are for the good of humans e.g furthering our medical knowledge so that surgical procedures are improved.
How can animal testing help improve medical knowledge?
New drugs can be tested for effectiveness and it can be made sure that they won’t have any harmful side effects on human beings
When did the UK introduce specific laws to control animal experimentation?
In 1986
What is the sanctity of life?
The belief that human life is sacred
What is awe and wonder?
A feeling of respect, mixed with feelings of fear and wonder, felt when looking at the natural world
What do humanists believe about caring for the environment?
That we should care for the environment because it’ll have a positive impact on others
What does Islam say about the creation of humans?
‘It is He who created you from one soul and created its mate that he might dwell in security with her’.(7:189)
What does UK law define abortion as?
‘The deliberate expulsion of a foetus from the womb, with the intention of destroying it’.
What does the law in the Uk say about abortion?
That is is illegal except for certain exceptions
Under which circumstances does the UK allow abortion?
- When there is a danger to a woman’s mental and/or physical health
- When the foetus will be born with physical and/or mental disabilities
- When the mental/physical health of existing children will be put at risk
What is abortion in general terms?
The intentional termination of a baby at or before 24 weeks
What is pro-life?
The term used for arguments against abortion
What are some examples of pro-life groups?
PROLIFE and SPUC
What is pro-choice?
The support of abortion and the woman’s right to choose what happens to her body
What does the Church of England say about abortion?
That it’s a great moral evil. However, it’s justifiable when a pregnancy threatens a woman’s life
What does the Roman Catholic Church say about abortion?
That it is wrong, but if it is a ‘side effect’ of a procedure to save a woman’s life than it is right
What does Islam say about abortion?
That it is forbidden. however, in certain situations when the mother’s health is in danger then it is allowed
What is ensoulment?
The point in Islam where an unborn child is given a soul
When do Muslims think ensoulment occurs?
Most Muslims believe that ensoulment occurs at about 120 days of the pregnancy, but others will say it occurs at 40 days.
When do Roman Catholics believe life begins?
at conception
When do Protestants believe life begins?
Some Protestants believe that life begins after the first 14 days.
What is euthanasia?
Helping someone to end their life through mercy for them. This could be because they’re suffering from a terminal illness or because their quality of life is horrible
What does the Hippocratic Oath say about Euthanasia?
‘I will give no deadly medicine to anyone if asked, nor suggest such counsel…’.
Is Euthanasia legal in the Uk?
Euthanasia is illegal in the UK. Euthanasia is punishable by law and can carry a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
Is assisted suicide legal in the UK?
Assisted suicide is also illegal in the UK. It is punishable by law and can carry a penalty of up to 14 years’ imprisonment.
What is active euthanasia?
When someone deliberately does something that causes someone to die
What is passive euthanasia?
When medical professionals either don’t do something necessary to keep a patient alive or they stop doing something which is keeping the patient alive e.g. turning off life support
What are the preferred Christian response to euthanasia?
Hospices
What are hospices?
Homes where the terminally ill can stay and be looked after till they die.
What is an example of a hospice?
St Ann’ s Hospice in Greater Manchester
The Quran says , ‘neither kil….
nor destroy yourself’.(4:29)
What does the Quran say about a person’s death being in the hands of Allah?
‘No one can die except by Allah’s leave, that is a decree with a fixed term’. (3:145)
What does Allah say about human life being sacred?
‘Do not take life - which Allah has made sacred- except for a just cause’.(17:33)
What does Shariah law say about Euthanasia?
‘Euthanasia is zulm - wrong doing against Allah’.
What does the Roman Catholic church say about animal experimentation?
That it’s allowed ‘within reasonable limits’.
