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GCSE Religious Studies - Y10 Origins and Meanings Part 2

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This flashcard deck covers key concepts from GCSE Religious Studies focusing on origins and meanings, including Catholic responses to evolution, Richard Dawkins' views, abortion, and Humanist beliefs.

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Give 2 Catholic responses to the theory of evolution:

1 - If God wanted to create human beings, the process can involve a Big Bang and Evolution. 2 - In Genesis we ask why?, in science we ask how? Catholics say there still needed something to be there in the first place for everything to happen. Science shows us how everything happened and religion shows us why - it was part of God's loving plan.
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Give 2 Catholic responses to the theory of evolution:
1 - If God wanted to create human beings, the process can involve a Big Bang and Evolution. 2 - In Genesis we ask why?, in science we ask how? Catholi...
Who is Richard Dawkins? What was his book called?
A philosopher who believes religion is dangerous. Wrote a book 'God Delusion' - attempts to convince people to be atheist.
What does Richard Dawkins say about the idea that God created the world with a plan?
All life, all intelligence, creativity, designs anywhere in the universe is a direct or indirect product of Darwin's natural selection theory.
What does Richard Dawkins believe genes are?
Little packets of information, programmes that are struggling to survive. The struggle to survive is worked out in the process of evolution.
What does Richard Dawkins say about the soul?
NO such thing as one and NO evidence.
What do genes have to do with natural selection?
When a new organism/species emerges sometimes random genetic codes slip in. Some of these help species to survive and some make no difference.
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GCSE Religious Studies - Y10 Origins and Meanings Part 2
TermDefinition
Give 2 Catholic responses to the theory of evolution:
1 - If God wanted to create human beings, the process can involve a Big Bang and Evolution. 2 - In Genesis we ask why?, in science we ask how? Catholics say there still needed something to be there in the first place for everything to happen. Science shows us how everything happened and religion shows us why - it was part of God's loving plan.
Who is Richard Dawkins? What was his book called?
A philosopher who believes religion is dangerous. Wrote a book 'God Delusion' - attempts to convince people to be atheist.
What does Richard Dawkins say about the idea that God created the world with a plan?
All life, all intelligence, creativity, designs anywhere in the universe is a direct or indirect product of Darwin's natural selection theory.
What does Richard Dawkins believe genes are?
Little packets of information, programmes that are struggling to survive. The struggle to survive is worked out in the process of evolution.
What does Richard Dawkins say about the soul?
NO such thing as one and NO evidence.
What do genes have to do with natural selection?
When a new organism/species emerges sometimes random genetic codes slip in. Some of these help species to survive and some make no difference.
Give 3 responses Catholics may have to Richard Dawkins:
1 - 'How did the universe first come to existence?' Something has to exist before a life force can be driven forward through natural selection. 2 - There's no conflict between a God created universe which is partly random. We are not God and cannot understand what he is thinking or his plan. 3 - Science is not in a position to say anything about souls because it is not the type of thing science studies.
What is Abortion?
The removal of a foetus from the womb before it can survive.
What is the Sanctity of Life?
Life belongs to God so only he can take it away.
Explain PRO - CHOICE (abortion).
The name given to the movement which supports a girl or a woman's right to terminate a pregnancy.
Explain PRO - LIFE (abortion).
The name given to those who support the foetus' right to life and want abortion to be banned because it denies the foetus' right to life.
The UK Law says a woman can only abort if…(4 points)
2 doctors agree that: 1 - Mother's life at risk. 2 - Mother's physical/mental health at risk. 3 - The child is likely to be severely handicapped. 4 - Would be a serious effect on other children in the family.
The UK law says an abortion cannot happen after 24 weeks, why?
Because the baby could survive outside the womb at this point.
Why is abortion a controversial issue? (4 points)
1 - Some people believe life begins at conception so abortion is murder whilst some believe life begins when a baby is born. 2 - Woman should have the right to do what she wants with her own body. An unwanted baby is like an unwanted tumour. 3 - Medical staff shouldn't have to carry out abortions - they may feel guilt. 4 - Foetus' right is more important than mother's right.
What happens to a foetus at 20 weeks?
It can hear and recognise the mother's voice.
What happens to a foetus at 5 weeks?
The heart begins to beat.
Give 4 points someone who disagrees with abortion may say:
1 - Adoption is a better solution. 2 - Life belongs to God only he can take it away. 3 - A foetus is a human - RIGHT TO LIFE. 4 - Abortions can lead to guilt affecting mental health.
Give 3 points someone who agrees with abortion may say:
1 - Life does not begin at conception. 2 - Back street abortions may take place in unhygienic conditions = diseases. 3 - Jesus told Christians to 'love thy neighbours' and abortion may be the most loving thing to do.
What do Christians believe conscience is?
The voice of God.
Give an example of a criminal who followed his conscience:
PETER SUTCLIFFE He killed 14 prostitutes and said God told him to do it.
What happened in the Genesis 1 account:
God created the world in 6 days.
What happened in the Genesis 2 account:
God created Adam and Eve.
Give a quote that supports the Catholic viewpoint to not terminate a pregnancy:
'You shall not kill by abortion the fruit of the womb and you shall not murder the infant already born'
What are Humanists:
A group of non-religious people who believe that the universe is a natural thing and don't believe in God.
Give 3 main beliefs of Humanists:
1 - You should put human beings and living things at the centre of your moral outlook. 2 - See the world as a natural place and look to science and reason to make sense of it. 3 - Promote and support human flourishing and make sure everyone has human rights.