Shared Questions in Religion and Science (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Science's method for seeking answers
Science's method for seeking answers
Empirical evidence & natural explanations
Religion's method for seeking answers
Religion's method for seeking answers
Faith, revelation & spiritual understanding
Cosmology
Cosmology
Science field examining how the universe began & evolved
Big Bang Theory
Big Bang Theory
Universe began from extremely hot, dense point & has been expanding
Evolution (in origins context)
Evolution (in origins context)
Life developed from simple to complex forms over millions of yrs
Doctrine of creation
Doctrine of creation
Religious view: universe is result of divine action
William Paley's Watchmaker Analogy
William Paley's Watchmaker Analogy
Universe's complexity & design point to intelligent creator
Intelligent Design
Intelligent Design
Some life features too complex to have arisen by chance
Second Law of Thermodynamics prediction
Second Law of Thermodynamics prediction
Universe reaches max entropy, leading to 'heat death'
Eschatology
Eschatology
Study of 'end times' & ultimate destiny
Book of Revelation
Book of Revelation
Describes Christian eschatology of Earth & humanity
Science's focus in questions
Science's focus in questions
'How' questions through natural processes
Religion's focus in questions
Religion's focus in questions
'Why' questions about meaning & purpose
Three shared questions religion & science address
Three shared questions religion & science address
Origins, Purpose, Destiny
Nebular Theory
Nebular Theory
How stars & planets formed from clouds of gas & dust