christianity key words

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  • define abortion
    deliberate termination of a fetus
  • define afterlife
    beliefs about what happens after we die
  • define awe
    the 'wow' feeling we experience when we see something special
  • define the 'Big Bang Theory'
    scientific view of the beginning of the universe
  • define conception
    when the sperm fertilises the egg cell
  • define conservation
    to protect animals and natural areas of beauty
  • define creation
    the idea that God created the universe from nothing
  • define dominion
    the idea that humans have the right to control creation
  • define euthanasia
    mercy killing, typically of someone terminally ill
  • define evolution
    the change of inherited traits over time in a species
  • define factory farming
    when animals are kept in confined spaces to maximise profit for the farmer
  • define free range farming
    when animals are given freedom to move around in farms
  • define fossil fuels
    Earth's natural and non-renewable resources like coal, gas and oil.
  • define hospice
    a place that cares for the dying, usually from an uncurable disease
  • define natural selection
    survival of the fittest within a species
  • define pesticide
    chemicals used to kill pests and insects on crops
  • define pro-choice
    belief that women should have the right to choose to have an abortion
  • define pro-life
    the belief to be completely against abortion
  • define 'quality of life'
    how good and comfortable a life is
  • define 'right to die'
    the belief that humans should be able to control their own death
  • define 'sanctity of life'
    the belief that life is sacred because it is God-given.
  • define stewardship
    the duty of humans to look after the world on behalf of God
  • define 'sustainable energy'
    resources that are renewable
  • define vegan
    a person who does not eat any animal products
  • define vegetarian
    a person who doesn't eat meat
  • define monotheistic
    a religion that believes in one God
  • define holy
    something that is separate for a special purpose by God
  • define omnipotent
    almighty- unlimited power
  • define benevolent
    all-loving
  • define justice
    what is right and fair
  • define the ' trinity'
    Christian belief of God: the father, Son and the Holy Spirit
  • define holy spirit
    God's presence in the world
  • define the 'Son'
    Jesus- enables humans to have a special relationship with God
  • define 'The Word'
    Jesus- as described in the book of John
  • define Genesis
    the first book in the Bible that contains the creation story
  • define incarnation
    God in human form- Jesus
  • define resurrection
    coming back from the dead
  • define blasphemy
    saying or doing something which goes against God
  • define crucifixion
    method of execution by nailing someone to a cross
  • define ascension
    40 days after the resurrection when Jesus returned to God in heaven