Environmental Issues & Religious Teachings (OCR GCSE Religious Studies): Flashcards
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Ethical concerns about natural resources
Ethical concerns about natural resources
Sustainability and stewardship
Pollution's contribution to global problems
Pollution's contribution to global problems
Climate change
3 main causes of climate change
3 main causes of climate change
Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, industrial processes
3 key effects of climate change
3 key effects of climate change
Rising sea levels, extreme weather, loss of biodiversity
Stewardship concept in Christianity
Stewardship concept in Christianity
Humans as caretakers of God's creation
Biblical basis for stewardship
Biblical basis for stewardship
Genesis 2:15
Genesis 2:15 command
Genesis 2:15 command
'Work it and take care of' the Garden of Eden
Christian action on climate change
Christian action on climate change
Reduce carbon footprints & sustainable living
Khalifah in Islam
Khalifah in Islam
Stewards or guardians of the earth
Qur'anic basis for Khalifah
Qur'anic basis for Khalifah
Surah Al-Baqarah 2:30
Fasad in Islamic teaching
Fasad in Islamic teaching
Harm to the earth (prohibited)
Mizan in Islam
Mizan in Islam
Balance/natural equilibrium created by Allah
Islamic view on wasting resources
Islamic view on wasting resources
Strongly discouraged, against stewardship principles
How both religions view pollution
How both religions view pollution
Serious ethical issue, violation of divine mandate
Both faiths' view on climate change
Both faiths' view on climate change
Moral obligation to protect planet for future generations