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1 Friday, 23 February 2018 Religious and non religious beliefs and teachings about the origin of the universe. L.O. To understand that science has alternative theories to the religious creation stories: EVOLUTION I can explain scientific beliefs about creation. I can explain WHY there are different scientific beliefs about creation. I can link religious beliefs about creation with non religious beliefs about the creation.

2 Atheist Richard Dawkins Evolution is the only known theory that could solve the mystery of our existence

5 Biblical Creationist View Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Light Dark Sky Oceans Dry land and Plants Sun Moon Stars Birds Fish Animals then People Rest BIG BANG Water and air forms Planet earth cools, seas form, a crust on the planet becomes land then plants appear. --- Life began in the oceans. Dinosaurs eventuall y evolved from birds. More complex life reptiles and mammals. People Non-Biblical Evolutionist View

7 Comparing the 2 accounts BIBLE God created light. God created the heavens. God created sea, land and plants. God created the sun and moon. God created fish and birds. God created a range of animals and finally humans. SCIENCE A Big Bang Universe and atmosphere Planet earth cools, seas form, a crust on the planet becomes land then plants appear. Life began in the oceans. Dinosaurs eventually evolved from birds. More complex life reptiles and mammals. Human beings.

8 The more I study science the more I believe in God. Albert Einstein

9 Task: sort the cards into two piles. science and religion can co-exist, science and religion in opposition to each other. Is it possible for Christians to believe in both the Biblical creation story and the theory of evolution?

10 How might some Christians use this cartoon to explain human life?

11 This cartoon was designed to poke fun of creationists. It is supposed to say that creationists refuse to accept the obvious (which is apparently that humanity evolved and was not created). How might some Christians use this cartoon to explain human life?

13 Friday, 23 February 2018 Religious and non religious beliefs and teachings about the origin of the universe. L.O. To understand that science has alternative theories to the religious creation stories: EVOLUTION I can explain scientific beliefs about creation. I can explain WHY there are different scientific beliefs about creation. I can link religious beliefs about creation with non religious beliefs about the creation.

14 Different views There is a variety of interpretations of the biblical accounts of creation among Christians today. Most believe that God brought the universe into being from nothing (ex nihilo); some believe that it was created from matter that already existed (ex materia). Some Christians (FUNDAMENTALISTS / CREATIONISTS) take the Biblical accounts of creation literally, believing that they describe exactly how the universe and human beings were created. Other LIBERAL Christians regard these accounts like parables or symbolic accounts that tell (in story form) how God brought the universe and all that is in it into being, and sustains his creation. These Christians might look to science to help them understand how God did this.

15 Q. Do the Creationist and Evolutionist ideas have any similarities? Q. Could God have used Evolution as a way of Creating life on Earth? Q. Do you think the world was Created or Evolved or could it have been a mix of the two?

16 Task: in pairs come up with at least three arguments on each side. Include Christian, Sikh and Atheist views. Evolution makes belief in God unnecessary and absurd (silly). Agree- if we can prove life evolved we don t need God. Disagree- even if evolution can be proven we still needs God. WALT: learn and understand from at least three viewpoints whether religious and scientific views on the creation of the world can co-exist or not. WILF: use of religious quotes and terms like literal, non literal/liberal

17 REFER TO YOU CARDS FROM LAST LESSON: science and religion can co-exist, science and religion in opposition to each other. Is it possible for Christians to believe in both the Biblical creation story and the theory of evolution?

18 Scientific theories prove that God is not real. (15 marks) Discuss this statement showing that you have considered more than one point of view. You must refer to religion and belief in your answer. POINT EVIDENCE EXPLAIN ANALYSE How VALID / STRONG is your point? GIVE YOUR OWN OPINION throughout the essay

19 POINT EVIDENCE EXPLAIN ANALYSE Scientific theories prove that God is not real. On the one hand XXX could argue that Scientific theories prove that God is not real because In addition they could argue that These arguments are valid / weak / strong make sense to me because.. X 2 However, on the other hand XXX could argue that Scientific theories prove that God is real because Furthermore they may also say that These arguments are valid / weak / strong make sense to me because.. X 2 Your paragraphs should refer back to the question GIVE YOUR OWN OPINION throughout the essay.

20 HAVE YOU? (15 markers) Used and explained at least 4 quotes/extracts 2 x FOR 2x AGAINST? Used an extensive range of key vocabulary? (key words and other words) Checked spelling, grammar and proof read you work to make sure it makes sense? Expanded your points with reasoning, detail and examples? Included a diversity of views? Reached judgements? Explained how this diversity of views effects the way that individuals and communities lead their lives? How VALID / STRONG is your point?

Scientific theories prove that God is not real.

one point of view. You must refer to religion and belief in your answer.

BIG BANG EVOLUTION Key people Key people HUBBLE (Red Shift) HAWKING ATHEIST

21 Scientific theories prove that God is not real. (15 marks) Discuss this statement showing that you have considered more than one point of view. You must refer to religion and belief in your answer. What scientific theories do we know? BIG BANG EVOLUTION Key people Key people HUBBLE (Red Shift) HAWKING ATHEIST (Singularity) DARWIN (Evolution Theory) DAWKINS ATHEIST (Evolution explains everything Blind watchmaker ) DESIGNER GOD (Teleological theory) PALEY THEIST

22 Scientific theories prove that God is not real. Reasons to agree with the statement. Remember to include religious (Christian and Sikh) and humanist views. Reasons to disagree with the statement. Remember to include religious (Christian and Sikh) and humanist views.

23 Scientific theories prove that God is not real. Reasons to agree with the statement. Remember to include religious (Christian and Sikh) and humanist views. Reasons to disagree with the statement. Remember to include religious (Christian and Sikh) and humanist views. Humanists believe the big bang theory shows that the beginning of the universe was not God, rather it was a chance event. Sikhs and Liberal Christians believe God used the big bang to begin creation. Humanists believe the theory of evolution shows that humans are just a more advanced animal, not a divine creation. Sikh and Liberal Christians believe God used evolution as a tool to create all of life. Humanists think that God was necessary for people to believe in when we didn t know how the universe or life started. We know this now and have no need for God. Humanists believe that evolution took significantly longer than the 6 days of creation that is outlined in the Bible. Humanists believe that evolution looks like design, however it is not. It is a process that took many millions of years and accidental variations in species. The Bible has stood the test of time because it is divinely inspired by Almighty God, written in ink that cannot be erased by man Billy Graham Literalist / fundamentalist Christian Literalist / fundamentalist Christians believe that scientific theories are wrong and that the divine words in the Bible are correct. Literalist / fundamentalist Christians believe that the words in the Bible are the actual words of God, so Evolution and the Big Bang are impossible.

Meet the theorists William Paley William PALEY CHRISTIAN 18 th Century Watch-Rock Designer God Charles Darwin Charles DARWIN CHRISTIAN 19 th Century Evolution

25 Meet the theorists William Paley William PALEY CHRISTIAN 18 th Century Watch-Rock Designer God Charles Darwin Charles DARWIN CHRISTIAN 19 th Century Evolution by Natural Selection & Survival of the Fittest. Richard Dawkins Richard DAWKINS ATHEIST 21st Century Influenced by Darwin. Evolutionary biologist. CHALLENGES PALEY

27 Friday, 23 February 2018 Religious and non religious beliefs and teachings about the origin of the universe. L.O. To understand that science has alternative theories to the religious creation stories: EVOLUTION I can explain scientific beliefs about creation. I can explain WHY there are different scientific beliefs about creation. I can link religious beliefs about creation with non religious beliefs about the creation.

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