The origins of human life (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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When was 'Origin of Species' published?
When was 'Origin of Species' published?
1859
Natural selection definition
Natural selection definition
Helpful traits survive & pass on; weaker traits die out
Survival of the fittest meaning
Survival of the fittest meaning
Species best suited to environment survive
Traditional Muslim view on evolution
Traditional Muslim view on evolution
Rejects it - contradicts Qur'an on Adam's creation
What was Adam created from? (Islamic teaching)
What was Adam created from? (Islamic teaching)
Dust or clay
Qur'an verse: humans created from clay
Qur'an verse: humans created from clay
Surah 32:7-8
Some Muslims' view of evolution
Some Muslims' view of evolution
Evolution might be part of Allah's plan
Surah 21:30 - all living things made from
Surah 21:30 - all living things made from
Water
Central debate on human creation
Central debate on human creation
Direct creation vs gradual development
Traditional Muslim teaching emphasis
Traditional Muslim teaching emphasis
Special creation of humans from clay
Agreement: What about life's beginning?
Agreement: What about life's beginning?
Has a definite beginning
Agreement: Humans' position among creatures?
Agreement: Humans' position among creatures?
Hold a special position
Both perspectives' common ground
Both perspectives' common ground
Allah is ultimate source of life