Flashcards
religious studies religion and science vocab
Cards in this deck (10)
- 1Big BangA scientific theory that a cosmic explosion caused the world to exist
- 2CreationThe act of creating something or the thing that is made, in the bible, the making of the world by god
- 3Creationists/ literalistsa name given to christians who interpret the bible literally and accept every word of the genesis story as literally true
- 4dominionthe idea that humans have control over or responsibility for the earth
- 5evolutionthe way in which animals and plants adapt to their surroundings- survival of the fittest
- 6ex nihiloa latin term relating to the creation story meaning the universe was created 'out of nothing'
- 7genesisthe first book of the bible, which contains the stories of creation
- 8humanitycaring and showing kindness to others, often a term used for all humans
- 9non-literalista name given to a christian who interprets the bible as more of a story than literalists and believes it contains important truths but is not a factual account
- 10stewardshipthe god-given right or responsibility to care for and manage the world