a scientific theory of the universe's origin, starting from a singularity approximately 14 billion years ago

something that can be used for personal gain

a Belgian priest and physicist who laid the foundations for the Big Bang theory in 1927

someone who rejects modern knowledge in favour of a literal interpretation of religious texts

someone who prioritises modern knowledge and  interprets religious texts metaphorically

Christianity and the origins and value of the universe

Religious education

Christian responses to non-religious accounts

The sanctity of life in Christianity

Christianity and the issue of abortion

Christian responses to abortion

Christianity and the issue of euthanasia

Christian responses to euthanasia

Christian beliefs about life after death

Christian responses to issues in the natural world

In this unit pupils will focus firstly on the relationship between religion and science - looking at ideas of creation. They will examine how religions view the world - examining concepts such as stewardship. Finally they will examine how religions speak about the sanctity of life.

Matters of life and death

the belief that God created life exactly as described in Genesis

the scientific theory of the development of species which involves a process of natural selection and survival of the fittest

the process where the fittest organisms survive and reproduce

the belief that God works through the process of evolution

the belief that humans reflect God's nature

the belief that life is sacred/special/holy because it was created by God, or because we are each unique individuals

the worth, importance, or usefulness of something

the developing human from around eight weeks of pregnancy until birth

something is valuable just because it exists, regardless of its usefulness

generally support a woman’s right to choose to have an abortion

generally opposed to abortion and in favour of the life of the foetus

generally in favour of a woman's right to choose to have an abortion

something that is considered holy, divine or deserving of great respect

an ethical theory which argues that the most loving action should guide decisions in each situation

helping someone end their life, often through euthanasia or assisted suicide

providing someone with the means to end their life due to terminal illness or severe suffering

intentionally ending a person's life to relieve suffering, either by causing death or allowing it to occur

medical care that focuses on providing relief from pain aiming to improve the quality of life for patients

a place where people with terminal illnesses receive palliative care

a legal document that outlines a person’s wishes for medical treatment if they cannot communicate

medical treatment that aims to relieve pain and improve quality of life

a place of eternal happiness and union with God for those who have lived righteously

a state of eternal separation from God for those who have rejected him or lived sinfully

in Catholic belief, a temporary state of purification for souls who are destined for heaven but need to be cleansed of sin

being raised from the dead; the form that many Christians believe the afterlife will take, referring to either physical or spiritual bodies

the use of animals in scientific research to study biological processes, test medical treatments, or assess product safety

the act of bringing everything in the world into existence

contamination of an environment with harmful substances

the duty given by God to humankind to look after the created world, and all life within it

someone who does not eat meat, but may consume other animal products like dairy or eggs

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