Origins of humanity (Christianity)
In this lesson, we will explore Christian views on the origins of humanity and the theory of evolution.
Origins of humanity (Christianity)
In this lesson, we will explore Christian views on the origins of humanity and the theory of evolution.
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Key learning points
- Origins of humanity in the Bible
- Interpretations of the origins of humanity, liberal, conservative, fundamentalist
- Evolution
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You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Which of the options below is NOT a way in which Humanists may respond to environmental issues?
Reduce how much meat and dairy they eat
Stop buying 'fast fashion'
Swap to an eco-friendly energy provider
Q2.
Which of the following key words best fits with the description, 'when large areas of forest are cleared for timber or farming.'
Climate change / breakdown
Land Pollution
Q3.
What religion is the following quotation from? ‘The world and all that is in it belong to the Lord; the earth and all who live on it are his.’
Islam
Q4.
What religion is the following quotation from? '‘Indeed, your Lord is Allah , who created the heavens and earth...'
Christianity
Q5.
Christian Aid calls climate breakdown / change a social justice issue. Why is this?
Because climate change will affect human society.
Because the results of climate change are unfair on the next generation.
Because they believe that companies who contribute to climate change should be taken to court.
5 Questions
Q1.
What do humanists believe about the origins of humanity?
Humanists believe humans have always existed
Humanists believe humans were created by God
Humanists believe in the Big Bang Theory
Q2.
What is not a challenge of evolution for Christians?
Evolution doesn't fit with a literal understanding of the Bible
Evolution involves a lot of suffering like mass extinctions. It doesn't seem likely that God would create with this method.
If evolution is correct then humans are not special, they are just part of the animal kingdom
Q3.
Which type of Christian will interpret the Bible symbolically?
Conservative
Fundamentalist
Q4.
Which type of Christian might say that the name 'Adam' means 'ground' and therefore the creation story is simply saying that humans are close to the planet?
Fundamentalist
Liberal
Q5.
Which of the answers below is the best summary of the theory of evolution?
Evolution is the theory that all species that exist today have always existed throughout the history of the earth
Evolution is the theory that humans descended from apes
Evolution is when a creature changes over time to adapt to its environment. For example a giraffe's neck may stretch through it's life to reach higher leaves