Religion & Science
big bang theory
dominion
genesis
fundamentalists
Scientific theory suggesting there was an explosion 13 billion years ago and that led to the creation of the universe
Charles Darwin
Founder of the evolutionary theory
environment
The idea that humans have control/responsibility for the earth
The area in which we live. Can also refer to the whole world
evolution
The way different species have changed and adapted to the environment over time
ex nihilo
The idea that the universe was created out of nothing
Christians who believe every word of the Bible is true with no errors
Means origin. First book of the bible containing stories of creation
humanity
Refers to humans
literalists/creationists
intelligent design
A theory suggesting life is so complex, it must have been designed, and did not evolve by natural selection
Christians who take the Bible literally, believing everything word for word
origin
stewardship
natural selection
A theory suggesting genetic mutations occur making an individual better suited to its environment, therefore surviving longer and their offspring inherit that trait
non-literalists
Christians who interpret the Bible as a story and believe it contains important truths, not a factual account
Means beginning
The God-given responsibility to manage and care for the world