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You lot need to revise for the end of unit test on “Science and Religion” which will take place next Wednesday (28th September) for 11D.

What you need to know:

• Origins of the world and life
• Scientific theories about the origins of the world and humanity
• Teachings about the origins of the world and humanity
• The relationship between scientific and religious understandings of the origins of the world and humanity
• People and animals
• The place of humanity in relation to animals
• Attitudes to animals and their treatment
• Environmental issues
• Responses to environmental issues
• Concept of stewardship
• Religious teachings relating to environmental issues

Below are some hopefully helpful resources for you!

Scientific Revolution PowerPoint
Religion vs Science PowerPoint
Christian beliefs about People and Animals
The use of animals
Stewardship quotes

Part D Model Answer: Explain why Christians believe God intended humans to be more important than other forms of life.

There are several examples in the book of Genesis which Christians use to show that humans are more important than other creatures. Firstly, God created humans last, which suggests that they are the pinnacle of creation. Secondly, only humans were created in the “image of God” and were given the “breath of life”, which shows that humans share something of God’s nature which other creatures do not. These two also imply that humans have a “soul” which distinguishes us from the rest of creation and makes us special.
Finally, human beings were given authority and a position of stewardship over the animals. This authority is shown in the story of Adam being given the job of naming the animals. Genesis also says that God put Adam and Eve in charge, which clearly demonstrates that they are more important than the animals of which they are in charge.