Theme B: Religion and life (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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What does the Big Bang theory propose?
What does the Big Bang theory propose?
Universe began from incredibly dense point of matter
When did the Big Bang occur?
When did the Big Bang occur?
Approximately 14 billion years ago
What did Big Bang expansion create?
What did Big Bang expansion create?
Planets, stars, and all matter
Georges Lemaitre's dual roles
Georges Lemaitre's dual roles
Roman Catholic priest and scientist
When Lemaitre proposed Big Bang theory
When Lemaitre proposed Big Bang theory
1927
Catholic view of Genesis account
Catholic view of Genesis account
Theological myth (not literal) - reveals spiritual truths
Meaning of 'theological myth' in Genesis
Meaning of 'theological myth' in Genesis
Sacred story conveying spiritual truths via symbolic language
How Genesis describes creation timeline
How Genesis describes creation timeline
Six days of divine work, seventh day of rest
Key truths revealed by Genesis account
Key truths revealed by Genesis account
God's power as creator, ordered universe, humanity's special place
Current Catholic teaching on science & faith
Current Catholic teaching on science & faith
No fundamental conflict - they work together
How science & faith complement each other
How science & faith complement each other
Science explains mechanisms, faith reveals purpose & meaning
Literalists' view on Genesis creation
Literalists' view on Genesis creation
Bible completely accurate in all details & timeframe
Non-literalists' view on Genesis creation
Non-literalists' view on Genesis creation
Metaphorical - conveys spiritual truths, accepts science