Theme B - religion and life Flashcards
Define abortion
The ending of a pregnancy
Define the Big bang theory
Scientific theory of the creation of the universe through a large explosion
Define dominion
The power humans have over gods creation
Euthanasia
The painless killing of a terminally ill patient
Explain evolution
Scientific theory of the development of humans from apes
What is heaven
Paradise where those who are judged to be good go after death to be forever with god
What is hell
Damnation where those judged bad go after death to be forever without god
Explain judgement
After death Christians believe you are judged by god
Define liberal
A type of Christian who reads the bible as stories , myths and metaphors
Define literalist
A type of Christian who believes the bible is literally true + the word of god
What are natural resources
Materials found in nature ( eg coal , oil) that are exploited by humans
Define purgatory
Where catholics believe souls are purified after death and before heaven
Define quality of life
How easy or difficult someone’s life is - eg cancer causes a low quality of life
Define sanctity of life
The belief that all life is sacred as man was created in gods image
Stewardship
The responsibility god gave humans to look after the earth
