religion+life

• What do Christians believe about the creation of the universe?

  It was designed and made by God out of nothing
• How many days did God take to create the world according to Genesis?

  Six days, resting on the seventh
• What do fundamentalist Christians believe about the creation story?

  They believe the Bible's statements are literally true
• How do liberal Christians interpret the creation stories?

  They see them as symbolic and may use science
• What do Muslims believe about the creation of the universe?

  It was designed and made by God out of nothing
• How do most Muslims interpret the six days of creation?

  As six longer periods of time
• What does the Qur'an say about creation?

  “Your lord is God who created the heavens and earth”
• How do many Christians and Muslims view the Big Bang theory?

  They believe it alongside their creation stories
• What does Islam encourage regarding scientific experiments?

  It encourages experiments for greater understanding of God
• How do Christians and Muslims view the beauty of the world?

  It provides a sense of awe and wonder
• How do Muslims view the world in relation to worship?

  As a place of worship, damaging it is sinful
• What do the Qur'an and the Bible express about human responsibility for the earth?

  • Humans must look after the earth for God
  • Genesis states Adam was given stewardship
  • “The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and take care of it”
  • This responsibility is passed down to mankind
• What is the Christian belief regarding stewardship?

  Humans are to look after the earth for God
• What does the term 'dominion' refer to in Christian beliefs?

  Power and authority to take charge of the earth
• What do Christians and Muslims believe about natural resource use?

  They should avoid waste and conserve energy
• What are the types and causes of pollution according to the study material?

  Types of pollution:

  1. Air
  2. Land
  3. Water

  
  

  Causes of pollution:

  1. Fumes from factories and transport
  2. Poor disposal of waste
  3. Dumping waste into rivers and seas
• What are the possible problems caused by pollution?

  1. Global warming, climate change, acid rain, diseases
  2. Chemicals pollute the earth harming wildlife
  3. Oil spills and plastic waste kill marine life
• What do Muslims follow to protect the environment?

  What is written in the hadith
• What does the Qur'an say about sustainability?

  “Eat and drink but do not be extravagant”
• What do Christians believe about the ownership of the earth?

  The earth belongs to the Lord
• What are Christian beliefs about using animals for food?

  There are no specific rules about eating meat
• What do some Christians believe about eating meat?

  God gave animals for humans to eat
• What do some Christians believe about the necessity of eating meat?

  Plants provide enough nutrition
• What do some Christians believe about killing animals for food?

  It may displease God to kill His creation
• What do Muslims believe about hunting for entertainment?

  It is not a just cause for killing animals
• What is the halal method of killing animals?

  Done in the name of God with a sharp knife
• What animals must Muslims not eat?

  Pigs and any animal that died in the wild
• What does the Qur'an say about livestock?

  “It is God who provides livestock for you”
• What do Muslims believe about animal experimentation?

  It causes unnecessary stress and harm
• What do most Christians and Muslims believe about animal testing?

  It should only be allowed for essential needs
• What does Islam teach about animal experimentation?

  It is never necessary
• What do Christians believe about the creation of human life?

  God created all life, including humans
• How did God create Adam according to Christian beliefs?

  From the soil and breathed life into him
• How did God create Eve according to Christian beliefs?

  From one of Adam's ribs
• Why are humans considered special to God in Christianity?

  They were created in His image
• What do Muslims believe about the creation of human life?

  God created human life from clay
• How did God create Eve according to Muslim beliefs?

  From the same soul as Adam
• What is the religious debate on evolution among Christians and Muslims?

  Some are creationists, others accept evolution
• What do some Muslims argue about evolution?

  It is correct for all except humans
• How do many Christians view the theory of evolution?

  They accept it alongside their religious beliefs