Starter quiz
- Why do some religious believers support limited animal experimentation?
- because animals have no moral value
- because it can help save human lives ✓
- because religious texts require it
- because animals do not feel pain
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- Which of the following is an argument against animal experimentation from a Buddhist perspective?
- it goes against the principle of ahimsa (non-violence) ✓
- it is necessary for medical advancements
- it is a natural part of human progress
- it is justified if it benefits people
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- What is the purpose of the 'Three Rs' principle in animal testing?
- to increase the number of animals used in research
- to ensure that animals are treated as humanely as possible ✓
- to make animal testing mandatory for all products
- to reduce the reliability of research results
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- In Buddhism and Hindu Dharma, the belief that all living beings should be treated with kindness and not harmed is called ______.
- 'ahimsa' ✓
- Animal testing for non-medical purposes, such as cosmetics, is banned in many countries due to concerns about ______.
- 'cruelty' ✓
- In the UK, animal experimentation is regulated under the ______ (Scientific Procedures) Act.
- 'Animals' ✓
Exit quiz
- What does the phrase 'image of God' mean in Christian teachings?
- that humans physically resemble God
- that humans share qualities like reason and morality with God ✓
- that humans were created before the rest of the world
- that humans have no special role in creation
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- How does Genesis 2 describe the creation of human life?
- God formed Adam from dust and breathed life into him ✓
- God spoke Adam and Eve into existence at the same time
- humans evolved naturally without divine intervention
- Adam was created first, followed immediately by all animals
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- Which of the following beliefs about creation is held by literalist Christians?
- Genesis is a metaphor and not a historical account
- the universe was created in six 24-hour days ✓
- science and religion must always be separate
- the Genesis story is compatible with the Big Bang theory
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- In Genesis 2:7, God breathes life into Adam, which suggests that humans have a unique spiritual connection called a ______.
- 'soul' ✓
- The belief that God directly created all life in its current form is known as ______.
- 'creationism' ✓
- The idea that the Genesis creation accounts reveal deeper truths rather than literal facts is called a ______ interpretation.
- 'metaphorical' ✓
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Key learning points
- Genesis has two creation stories: a six-day creation and a narrative about God and humans.
- The first story says humans were created on day six in God's image.
- The second story describes God forming Adam and then Eve.
- Being created in God's image gives humans purpose, dignity and a connection with God.
- God's breath into Adam suggests humans have a soul.
Common misconception
All Christians interpret the Genesis creation story literally.
Many Christians see Genesis as metaphorical or compatible with scientific explanations, such as theistic evolution.
Keywords
Creation - the act of bringing everything in the world into existence
Genesis - the first book of the Bible, which includes the creation story describing how God made the world and human life
Image of god - the belief that humans reflect God's nature
Soul - the spiritual aspect of a being; that which connects someone to God
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