Starter quiz
- Which of these is an effect of the overuse of natural resources?
- more biodiversity
- a scarcity of resources ✓
- an improvement in environmental health
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- Which of these actions would help reduce pollution?
- dumping waste into rivers
- using eco-friendly products ✓
- increasing industrial waste
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- What is the relationship between global warming and climate change?
- global warming is unrelated to climate change
- climate change causes global warming
- global warming causes climate change ✓
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- What is the main concern when natural resources are used faster than they can be replaced?
- they will eventually run out ✓
- they are being used for good purposes
- there will be no long-term consequences
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- Why do some Christians argue that dominion does not mean exploitation?
- because Genesis 1:28 says humans should not touch nature
- because the Bible teaches that humans must care for God’s creation ✓
- because the Earth is not valuable
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- How might Christians show environmental responsibility?
- by ignoring environmental issues
- by using as many resources as possible
- by reducing waste and caring for creation ✓
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Exit quiz
- What does Genesis 1 teach about the creation of human life?
- that humans evolved naturally without divine involvement
- that humans were created after the animals but are less important
- that humans were made in God’s image ✓
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- What is theistic evolution?
- the belief that Genesis is literally true, and evolution did not happen
- the belief that life began by chance with no divine involvement
- the belief that God works through evolution ✓
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- Which of these Christian denominations accepts theistic evolution?
- The Plymouth Brethren
- Catholics ✓
- Fundamentalist Christians
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- What do Christians believe about the status of animals?
- that animals have the same status as humans
- that animals do not have the same status as humans, but should be cared for ✓
- that animals have no value in Christian teachings
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- Which Christian group believes that the Bible should be interpreted literally, rejecting evolution?
- Anglicans
- Quakers
- Plymouth Brethren ✓
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- The ______ Church teaches that life is sacred because it is created by God and remains in a special relationship with the Creator.
- 'Catholic' ✓
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Key learning points
- Genesis 1 teaches that God made human life in his image; Genesis 2 teaches that God made Adam & breathed life into him.
- Many Christians accept theistic evolution, but some are creationists & interpret Genesis literally, rejecting evolution.
- Being created in God's image gives humans purpose, dignity and a connection with God.
- Catholics and Anglicans believe life is sacred because it's created by God; Quakers emphasise the divine in everyone.
- Although human life has a unique status, Christians believe they have a duty to care for animals.
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
Creationism - the belief that God created life exactly as described in Genesis
Image of god - the belief that humans reflect God's nature
Sanctity of life - the belief that life is sacred/special because it was created by God, or because we are each unique individuals
Soul - the spiritual aspect of a being; that which connects someone to God
Theistic evolution - the belief that God works through the process of evolution
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