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18 Cards in this Set
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Key terms |
Creation:
Making something deliberately for a purpose, most religions teach that the world was created by God for a purpose. Dominion: Being in charge for the world for God, some religions teach that God gave humans a responsibility to look after the world and everything in it. Environment: The natural world around us: plants, insects, animals and humans. Most religions believe that God created the world and everything in it. Humanity: Caring for other human beings, many religions believe that it is expected that humans will care for each other and show kindness to each other. Soul: The part of humans that lives on after the body has died, some religions teach that there is a spiritual side of life that lives on beyond physical death. Stewardship: To look after and care for the world. Most religions teach that humans have a God-given responsibility to look after the world. |
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Issues to consider |
- Issues about creation and the beginning of the universe. - Issues about the place of humankind in the world. - Issues about animal rights. - Issues about care for the world and the environment. |
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Creation |
Christianity: 1st day: Night and day were created 2nd day: The earth and sky were created 3rd day: The land and sea were separated 4th day: The sun, moon and stars were created 5th day: The sea and air creatures were created 6th day: Land creatures and mammals were created 7th day: God rested Buddhism: The universe has always existed. Life is an endless cycle of births and deaths. The purpose of life is to reach nirvana. |
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How did the universe begin? |
- God is the cause or creator of the universe. - If there was a 'Big Bang' and a process of evolution there must've been something that started it all. That thing is God. - There is so much to suggest that life evolved gradually over the years. - scientific evidence shows that the world and other planets came from the 'Big Bang' theory. - Brahman created all life. - There must be some sort of creator; it's too hard to believe that everything happened by itself. - The universe has always existed with life cycles changing. |
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'How the world began does not affect a person's life' |
For: - Whatever was the cause or beginning was a long time ago and doesn't affect the way a person lives now. - Explanations about how the world began do not provide practical help for difficulties in life. - The choices people make about their lives and actions are made becuase of needs, situation and family backgrounds. Against: - If the world had a purpose in its beginning, that can affect the way a person lives their life. - Believing that the world was created for a purpose can bring different values into a person's lifestyle. - Most religions have some teachings about the beginning of the world, and so these affect believers in considering their beliefs and values. - Views about how the world began leaf to considerations about its future - and these can affect the choices people make. |
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The place of humankind in the world |
Christianity: Humans are to: - Serve God and live for him - Obey God - Enjoy the world and its fruits/resources - Look after the world for God Islam: Humans are to: - Live for Allah alone - Respect other human beings and animals - act as Khalifahs of the planet |
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Why are we here? |
- God put humans on the earth to look after it for him. - As humans we should try to make the world a better place. - We are here to get the best out of life and do all the things we want to. - The most important reason for humans existing is to care for the world and the creatures in it. - Humans were created to know and love God, to look after one another, and care for the world. - We cannot answer the question as to why we are here, it's more important to make the most of the life we do have. |
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What makes us human? |
- Not just our physical bodies but our minds and the experiences we reflect on. - Our conscience, which lets us know the difference between right and wrong. - Humans are different from animals because we were made in the image and likeness of God. - In some ways we are similar to animals but in more ways we are different. - Humans are a complex mix of body, mind, personality and soul, you cannot separate one from the other. |
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How can we use our talents? |
- Anyone can put their talents to use, doing things they like and doing them well. - People can choose to exercise the skills and abilities they seems to have naturally and learn new ones too. - You can use the skills you have to better your won life or to make you community and world a better place for everyone. - Do something useful that helps others and benefits you too. - Some people only use their talents for their own gain. |
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Why should we use our talents? |
- If God gives you a talent you should use it thankfully and bring pleasure or benefits to others. - Failing to use an ability you have is a waste and an insult to others. - If you don't use a talent you might lose it altogether. - Not everyone can do everything for themselves so they rely on others to provide a skill they may not have. - It is important to share our different skills and talents with each other. |
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How should we use natural resources? |
- The natural resources of the world are there for use to enjoy and make life better. - God has given humans the responsibility of caring for the world so we should use natural resources wisely. - Natural resources are not limitless so we should be careful to ensure that what we use is replaced for the future. - We cannot just take we have to put back too. - Being a steward or guardian of the world bring the responsibility to be careful in using the resources the world contains. |
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Animal rights |
Christianity: - Animals are part of God's creation and should be treated with care and respect. - Although given dominion over animals, humans should carry out their stewardship responsibilities carefully and not abuse animals. - Showing kindness and treating animals well is part of a general lifestyle of gratitude and thankfulness for God's provisions. Islam: - Animals are part of Allah's creation and should be respected and cared for. - Humans were made as Kahlifahs of Allah's world, so caring for animals is part of that responsibility. - The Hadith contains the Prophet being kind to animals. |
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How should animals be treated? |
- Animals are living creatures and should be treated with respect like any other living being. - Animals are a lower form of life, but should still be treated well. - An animals life is valuable; but should never be placed above the value of a human life. - Humans have dominion over animals, so they are there to serve and be of use for humans. - God created animals, and gave humans the responsibility to care for them. |
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'Religious people should campaign or animal rights.' |
For: - Campaigning is designed to convince people that animals have rights. - Animals share the world with humans and deserve their cause and rights to be raised. - Most religions teach that humans have responsibility for caring for the world. Against: - Most religions have teachings about the need to are for and respect animals. - Most religions also teach the importance of respecting people's beliefs when they differ from your pwn. - It is not right to expect everyone else to accept and follow your own beliefs. |
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Care for the world and the environment |
Christianity: Humans should: - Live in partnership with God and creation. - Exercise responsibility given by God to look after the world. - Preserve and conserve the resources of the world and the environment. - Give thanks to God for his provisions. Islam: - Allah gave humans the responsibility to be Khalifahs, or guardians of his world. - It's important to preserve the Fitrah, or balance in the natural world, so humans should use their skills to help keep this balance. - At all lives or exists in the world is part of Allah's creation, so humans should avoid waste, be kind to animals and respect the earth. |
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Chico Mendes - Christian |
Brazil - rainforests being cut down. Organised non-violent resistance. Concerned for the lives of people depending on the forest. Extractive reserve set up. |
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Gunug Leuser - Muslim |
Aceh-Leuser National park. Cameras placed in rainforest to provide knowledge and training. Project is called 'Operation Khalifah' - reflecting the guardian role of Islamic belief. TV channel for teaching and learning about the rainforest. |
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How should we care for the world? |
- If we don't use natural resources carefully they will run out. - Looking after the world, whether for a religious reason or not, helps everything in the end; people; animals; and all that happens in the world. - Caring for the world is a natural thing to do; if we do jot, we stand to lose out eventually. - We should care for the world becuase God gave humans that responsibility. - We should use the things in the world in a way that keeps putting it back too, e.g. by recycling and replanting. |
