Theme B - Religion And Life Flashcards
What is stewardship ?
The idea that believers have a duty to look after the environment on behalf of God.
What is an example of stewardship ? (Garden of Eden)
“God placed the man in the Garden Of Eden , to cultivate and guard it “
What is Dominion ?
Ruling over the world and using it as pleased.
What is an example of Dominion?
“fill the earth and subdue it . Rule over the fish in the sea “
Who created the Big Bang Theory ?
George Lemaître
Who said there is no intrinsic conflict between Christianity and the theory of evolution?
Pope Pius XII
What was Pope Pius’s Condition ?
Christians believe that God created all things
What is the Buddhist belief about the origin of life ?
- Life has no beginning or end
- Do not believe that life was created by God - may accept evolution
What is the Christian attitude to animals ?
- Part of God’s creation - look after and care- support RSPCA
- Experiment to help humans - medicine
- No soul - less value to humans
What is the Buddhist attitude to animals ?
- First Moral Precept
- Prince Devadatta and The Swan
What is an example of a christian organisation that cares for thee environment ?
A Rocha
What is an example of a christian organisation that cares for thee environment ?
Holy Isle Project
What does the Bible say about God designing our existence ?
“The skies proclaim the work of his hands”
Who are creationists ?
People who literally believe the creation story.
What does the Bible say supporting the consumption of animals ?
“Every moving thing that lives shall be meat for you “