Unit 4 Science And Relgion Flashcards
What is a theory
A hypothesis that explains facts that are widely accepted or well tested
What is creationism
A view which only accords that God created the universe as laid down in the sacred texts
What is an absolute truth
Fixed, unaltered facts. Something which is true for all times and in all cultures
What is authority
Something or somebody accepted as having the power or right to expect obedience
What is truth
It is something considered to be correct
What is a scientific truth
Scientists believe that their truths are correct as they have tested them will experiments so they are considered to be proved true. Within science truths are widely accepted and develop according to scientific advances
What is a historical truth
Historians believe they must have evidence to prove their truths. Their evidence comes from documents and eye witnesses but unlike scientists historians can disagree on truths because of different interpretations of the truths
What is a religious truth
Religions need evidence but in the form of holy texts or scriptures. They make conclusions from holy books but the truth can be disagreed with depending on the religions and the interpretation
Absolute truth
A truth that can’t be changed and is considered to be completely true. It has evidence facts and proofs that can’t be adapted so it is correct. Eg a square has four sides. But an absolute truth can vary depending on the group like evolution is true with scientists but God created everything
Evolving truth
A truth that depends on thoughts and evidence available at he time. It is capable of changing depending on the time that believes it and evidence. Eg cosmological revolution - once said sun went round the earth but evidence proved them wrong
Science and the Big Bang
The Big Bang is the scientific explanation of the beginning of the universe. It caused the never ending explanation (used as evidence for this theory) and development of the universe.
The creation account - genesis
- God created heavens and earth
- Earth formless and empty
- “Let there be light”
- Separated day from night
- Separated water from water with a vault he called the sky
- Created ground and called the water seas
- “Let land produce vegetation”
- Made sun and moon and stars
- Living creatures
- Mankind “in our own image,in our likeness”
What is the fundamentalist view
If bible said God created universe then he did. It is the word of God so it must be literally true
What is the non- literal view
God did create the universe but not all the events happened the way it is said in the bible. Happened in six days over a long period of time. Writer added parts to the bible
What is the view that the creation account is a myth
Bible is not completely true but stories contain messages and meanings for how Christina’s should live and tells us the nature of God
Islamic view on creation of the earth
Believe Allah created the universe and Adam and Eve (taught in Qur’an). They don’t reject science but use it to support their argument
Buddhists view on creation of the earth
They don’t believe in God so they have no problem accepting the Big Bang theory as it isn’t disproving the existence of a higher figure
What is the cosmological revolution
Debate regarding structure of the universe. In Middle Ages it was believed earth was centre of the universe because God made the earth so it’s the most important but science proved earth went round sun so god did not intend humanity to be the most important. Science free to challenge religion. Science had answers religion used to fill in gaps. God became unnecessary to run the universe
Nicholas Copernicus
Observed the sun was centre of universe with moon revolving around the earth
Galilei galilieo
Proved the universe was continually changing so it couldn’t have been created by God
Genesis account for origin of life
Life created by God, humanity the last to be created in image of God
The theory of evolution
Argues humanity evolved from primitive beings such as apes
Charles Darwin
In every species those not strong enough won’t survive and those who do survive adapt themselves to survive. Less and less of the species will die as more adapted to survive. Natural selections.
Argument saying Darwin needed God?
Needed God to kick start the universe to start evolution
What is an issue of evolution
Is if we don’t have a higher being who is aware of our actions then there could be no life after death. And that means that it is also plausible that moral behaviour is not necessary if they can’t get into heaven, reach enlightenment ect.
Did Darwin set out to disprove God
Darwin was Christian and used his theory to prove God but has since been used to disprove existence of God by many
Issue for genesis about Darwin
Proved its not possible for humanity to be created on sixth day because they have evolved. If God is designer he should have created everything but can’t create an unpredictable process
Why do some religions reject Darwin
- creationism says God created earth of sixth day
- Darwin disproved it
- if humans evolved from animals do animals also have souls and where do they go when they die
- fossil evidence is inconclusive
Why does some Religion accepts Darwin
- evolution needs God in order to be true
- God created universe but allowed his creation to delvop by itself
- God is omniscient and knows the final outcome of his creations
What is the theory of the “God of the gaps”
Where religion fills the gaps that science cant not answer
Why does society favour science
Modern society is consistently asking for answers and sconce had proof and evidence supporting their answers
Why does the modern world need both science and relgion
Both can be true in their own right and they provide answers for different people depending on beliefs
What cant science and relgion agree?
Both sides believe their truth is correct and they can prove it is correct. Relgious believers could argue you can’t combine both truths as they are incompatible and some religious teachings and beliefs could end up being discarded
Why can science and relgion agree
Depending on interpretation, both could agree with each other. If we don’t take bible literally then creation didn’t happen in six days but over a longer period of time (the gap theory). In Buddhist, Muslims, Hindus science doesn’t oppose religion. Especially in Muslims as science can prove Allah is the creator
What is the theory of intelligent design
Allows for intelligent in the creation or cause of universe but doesn’t say it’s by God. It allows relgion and sconce to co exist as it doesn’t say God created the universe or describe the Big Bang and evolution as random processes
What is evidence?
A fact that can indicate whether something is true
