Match the quote to the statement 'Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground' - Genesis 1:28b
God told man to name the animals, thereby giving him power over the animals.
God gave us dominion over animals so we can do what we like with them
This gives us the power but not the right.
Match the quote to the statement 'God created man in his own image' - Genesis 1:27
God gave humans the 'breath of life' and not animals therefore we are superior and can do what we like with animals.
God is omnibenevolent and therefore if we are created in his image man should also be loving by looking after animals and treating them with respect.
God has given us plenty of alternatives for food, suggesting that he does not want us to eat animals.
Match the quote to the statement: 'I give you every seed bearing plant....They will be yours for food.'
Match the quote to the statement. 'Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father's care' - Matthew 10:29
Even though humans how power over animals, God still cares for them so we do not have any right to do what we want to them.
The scientific theory of the creation of humans, known as ❌, suggests that life began with a single ❌ cell and evolved into the variety of plant and animal life on Earth today. This development provided ❌ and meant that animals became suited to their ❌. ❌ believed that humans developed through the same process, and through ❌ selection.
Cosmology is the scientific study of the universe and its origins.
18 billion years ago, there was a massive which led to the creation of the universe. As the and matter released by the explosion began to cool, the individual and of the galaxy were formed.
What is this theory called?
Evolution
Natural Selection
Cosmology
Theology
Which Biblical quotes display the creation of mankind by God?
'Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life.' - Genesis 2
'In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth.' - Genesis 1:1
'Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the Earth and subdue it.' - Genesis
'God created man in his own image' - Genesis 1:27
In the second account of creation (Genesis 2), plants and animals are created by God before humans.
What does 'Ex Nihilo' mean?
Period of time
Out of nothing
Which group of Christians believe that God created the universe, but scientific theories of creation are right?
Liberal Christians
Fundamentalist (Creationist) Christians
Conservative Christians
Conservative Christians believe that God created the world, but 'days' may actually be longer periods of time. Which word means 'Period of time'?
Ayin
Ex Nihilo
'The order is correct, but otherwise the creation stories were metaphorical'
Fundamentalist Christians....
....believe the Bible contains messages to be interpreted
....believe the Bible should be taken word for word
....believe in the Genesis story of creation
'If science is right religion must be wrong' Give at least 2 arguments for and against the statement. Explain each.
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Define 'Stewardship'
The idea that humans have control over the Earth and rule over it.
The God-given right or responsibility to care for and manage the world.
Define 'Dominion'
Choose three ways in which humans try to save the planet.
Using renewable resources
Burning fossil fuels
Recycling
Cutting down trees (deforestation)
Reforestation
Poaching and dehabitation
'Humanity has a duty to look after and care for the environment.' Which of the following arguments are FOR the statement?
People were created as stewards of the Earth
The Bible teaches all life was created by God and so some christians believe it is all sacred.
We must only take from the world what we need. (Luke 12:22-31)
God created man in his own image so we should be omnibenevolent like him and treat animals and the environment with respect.
When God breathed the breath of life into Adam he set humans above animals so we can do what we want.
We have the power to do whatever we want and so have no duty to treat the environment in any particular way.
God cares for the animals so we shouldn't have to.
We are considered more valuable than animals so have no duty to care for them.
