The Current Debate (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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How do origin beliefs influence people's perspective on life?
How do origin beliefs influence people's perspective on life?
They fundamentally shape their entire worldview
What type of questions does science typically focus on?
What type of questions does science typically focus on?
How questions about mechanisms
According to the Big Bang theory, when did the universe begin?
According to the Big Bang theory, when did the universe begin?
13.8 billion years ago
What does religion interpret in the origins debate?
What does religion interpret in the origins debate?
Meaning behind events like creation
Who exemplifies the Conflict model between science and religion?
Who exemplifies the Conflict model between science and religion?
Richard Dawkins
Which scientist exemplifies the Dialogue model?
Which scientist exemplifies the Dialogue model?
Georges Lemaître
Which religions hold the belief in creation ex nihilo?
Which religions hold the belief in creation ex nihilo?
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
What did Aquinas argue about the universe?
What did Aquinas argue about the universe?
It is contingent and doesn't have to exist
What does fine-tuning refer to in the origins debate?
What does fine-tuning refer to in the origins debate?
Physics constants appearing tuned for life
What does the Multiverse explanation for fine-tuning suggest?
What does the Multiverse explanation for fine-tuning suggest?
Many universes with different constants exist
What is the 'God of the gaps' pitfall?
What is the 'God of the gaps' pitfall?
Using God to explain what science hasn't yet
What does scientific reductionism claim?
What does scientific reductionism claim?
Only science provides truth
If humans are simply advanced animals, what might ethics be based on?
If humans are simply advanced animals, what might ethics be based on?
Survival and social contracts