9.2 Value of the World (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Define stewardship.
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Define stewardship.
The belief that God appointed humans to be caretakers of his creation, with a duty to look after the world for future generations.
Define dominion.
The belief that humans have power and authority to rule over the world, given by God — occupying a special place in creation.
Which verse do Christians use to support the idea of dominion?
Genesis 1:28: 'Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.'
Which Bible verse teaches that the world belongs to God, not humans?
Psalm 24:1: 'The Earth belongs to the Lord and everything on it.'
In Genesis 2, what task was Adam given that shows stewardship?
He was given the task of looking after the Garden of Eden (Genesis 2:15) — a responsibility that passes on to all humans.
Define Khalifah.
In Islam, a vicegerent or caretaker — God created Adam as his Khalifah, and all Muslims are God's Khalifahs, responsible for looking after the Earth.
Why do Muslims believe they must care for the environment?
As Khalifahs they must keep the balance of creation; life is a test from God, and they will be judged on how they looked after the Earth.
Give two reasons Christians believe humans are set apart in creation.
Humans have souls, are made 'in God's image', and God 'breathed life' into Adam — giving them a unique, personal relationship with God.
Does having dominion mean humans can treat the world however they like?
No — with dominion comes responsibility; humans must care for animals and preserve the environment rather than abuse it.
Christians believe everything is ______, so harming the planet or driving animals to extinction will ultimately harm people.
Christians believe everything is interdependent, so harming the planet or driving animals to extinction will ultimately harm people.
Why do Christians believe they have a duty to protect the planet?
God gave humans the privilege of living on Earth with the responsibility of caring for it and preventing its ruin, and they will be accountable to God.
True or False?
Stewardship is a belief held by both Christians and Muslims.
True.
Both value stewardship — Christians as appointed caretakers of God's creation, Muslims as Khalifahs responsible for the Earth.
Why is the world described as important for future generations?
There is only one planet Earth and it cannot be replaced, so religious people believe they have a duty to maintain it for those who come after.
Define fossil fuels.
Non-renewable energy sources — oil, gas and coal — that took millions of years to form beneath the earth's surface.
How does burning fossil fuels cause global warming?
It produces greenhouse gases that trap more heat in the earth's atmosphere, raising global temperatures.
Give two consequences of rising global temperatures.
Floods, droughts, damage to habitats, melting ice caps, more deserts and reduced rainforest.
Define deforestation.
The destruction of forest habitats — often to provide grazing for cattle — which harms the environment as fewer trees remove carbon from the atmosphere.
Give an example of an animal whose habitat is threatened by deforestation.
The orangutan — its habitat is being cleared to grow palm oil.
Define pollution.
An excess of toxic substances in the air, land or water that can destroy the environment.
What is acid rain and how is it caused?
Rain formed when chemicals mix with water droplets in the atmosphere; it falls and damages land, water, crops and buildings.
Give two ways people can reduce pollution.
Reduce transport, use cleaner/renewable energy, use natural pest control, recycle more, and avoid littering.
What does Genesis 1:28 say about humanity's relationship with the earth?
'Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion...' — though Christians believe this does not permit abusing or wasting creation.
What did Pope John Paul II teach about the environment?
That humans have a responsibility to future generations to preserve the world.
Why do Muslims believe they must protect the environment?
They will be judged by Allah on how they treated his creation; as part of the ummah they have a responsibility to care for the world and should think of it as a place of worship.
Psalm 24:1 teaches: 'The ______ is the Lord's, and everything in it.'
Psalm 24:1 teaches: 'The Earth is the Lord's, and everything in it.'
What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?
Renewable resources (e.g. wood) can be replaced (e.g. by planting trees); non-renewable resources (fossil fuels, minerals) are finite and will eventually run out.
True or False?
Only religious people work to protect the environment.
False.
Many religious and non-religious people change their lifestyles to reduce harm, preserve habitats and limit pollution.
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