christianity

• What is the scientific belief about how the universe began?

  The Big Bang Theory
• How long ago do scientists believe the universe began?

  About 20 billion years ago
• What occurred after the huge explosion in the Big Bang Theory?

  A cloud of dust and gas formed
• What did the primordial soup consist of?

  A mix of liquids, chemicals, and proteins
• What were the first life forms according to the study material?

  Simple single-cellular beings
• What does Genesis 1:1-2:3 describe?

  How God created the universe in six days
• What do some Christians believe about the creation story in Genesis?

  It is literally true
• What is the fundamentalist view of the Bible?

  It is taken literally, word for word
• What does Genesis 1 focus on?

  The order of creation
• How do liberal Christians view the creation accounts?

  As parables or symbolic accounts
• What does Genesis 1:27 state about humans?

  Humans were created in God's image
• What does Genesis 2 describe about the creation of humans?

  God created man first, then woman
• What task was given to Adam in Genesis 2?

  To look after the Garden of Eden
• What are the key differences between Genesis 1 and Genesis 2 creation stories?

  Genesis 1:

  • Creation in six days
  • Order of creation emphasized
  • Male and female created simultaneously

  
  

  Genesis 2:

  • Creation of man first
  • Focus on God's relationship with humans
  • Woman created from man's rib
• What is the big question scientists cannot answer regarding the Big Bang?

  Who set off the Big Bang?
• How do some Christians reconcile the Big Bang with their beliefs?

  They believe God initiated the Big Bang
• What is stewardship in the context of Christianity?

  The responsibility to care for the Earth
• What task was Adam given in Genesis 2:15?

  To look after the Garden of Eden
• What do Christians believe about their accountability regarding the Earth?

  They will be accountable to God
• What are some key problems affecting the planet?

  Pollution, deforestation, global warming
• What does the Bible teach about the care of the planet?

  • God made the world and gave stewardship
  • The Earth belongs to the Lord
  • Respect for life extends to all creation
• What is sustainable development according to Christians?

  Building without harming the planet
• What is the general Christian view on animal testing?

  Support limited testing for safety
• What does the Bible say about treating animals?

  Animals should be treated kindly
• What dietary restrictions do Muslims and Jews have?

  They avoid certain meats and eat kosher/halal
• What is the main idea behind Darwin's theory of evolution?

  Species evolve through natural selection
• What did Darwin suggest about single-celled creatures?

  They evolved into other species over time
• What does 'survival of the fittest' mean in Darwin's theory?

  Those with favorable genes survive and reproduce
• What are the implications of the conflict between science and religion regarding creation?

  • Different interpretations of creation
  • Science focuses on empirical evidence
  • Religion emphasizes faith and divine action
  • Some reconcile both views
• What are the two important beliefs reflected in vegetarianism?

  Ahimsa and respect for all life
• Who published "The Origin of Species" and in what year?

  Charles Darwin in 1859
• What theory did Darwin explain in "The Origin of Species"?

  The theory of evolution
• What did Darwin suggest about the beginning of life?

  Conditions became right as the earth cooled
• What type of creatures first appeared in the sea according to Darwin?

  Single-celled creatures
• How did some species adapt according to Darwin's theory?

  They evolved to survive on land and fly
• What does "survival of the fittest" mean in Darwin's theory?

  Individuals with favorable genes survive and breed
• What did Darwin claim about God's involvement in evolution?

  God created lifeforms with adaptability
• What is the Sanctity of Life according to Christians?

  All life is sacred as it was created by God
• When do Christians believe life begins?

  When God decides, often at conception
• What does the commandment "Thou shalt not kill" imply?

  Life should not be ended through choice