Value of the World

Match up the words

1Wonder AHaving power or right
to rule over something

BMarvelling at the
2Awe complexity & beauty of
the universe

3Stewardshi CA duty to care for or

something we have to
p do

DA feeling of respect,
4Dominio mixed with fear &
wonder
n

ETo guard over/look

5Responsibilit after something on
y behalf of God
Value of the World
Wonder Having power or right
to rule over something

Marvelling at the
Awe complexity & beauty of
the universe

Stewardship A duty to care for or

something we have to
do

A feeling of respect,
Dominion mixed with fear &
wonder

To guard over/look
Responsibility after something on
behalf of God
 Evolution proves that religious beliefs about the origins of life are
wrong.’ (12 marks

There is lots of evidence to suggest Only God is powerful enough to create

that evolution happened. FOR human life. Evolution does not explain
why creation took place. AGAINST

Evolution is a theory with no Evolution is a natural process, which

conclusive proof, therefore it could be has not been planned by God. If
wrong. There are gaps in fossil history. humans are descendants of apes then
AGAINST they are not made in the image of God.
For

It is possible to combine both There are many different religious

evolution and creation. Evolution is beliefs that none of them can be
the process God used to create life. accepted. Science is believed by all
AGAINST people. FOR
 “It is unreasonable to believe in creation
stories
Agree
• Science has replaced religion. The big
bang theory and evolution explains the
creation of the world with clear
evidence.
• Creation stories were written when
there was no evidence and science,
now they are not needed.
• No evidence that the creation stories
are true – written a long time ago
things change - word of mouth
changes
• Liberal Christians state religion and
science can work side by side – science
explains how- religion explains why
Disagree
• Creation stories have been around for
a long time and many people believe
them so not unreasonable.
• Fundamental Christians believe them
word for word.
• Some evidence shows the order in
which the Bible states the world was
created is the same order as scientific
views.
• Religion explains why so the not
unreasonable and the purpose of life.
 Value of the World
• In Genesis, it states:
“God blessed them and said to them ‘Be fruitful and increase
in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in
the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature
that moves on the ground.’” Genesis 1:28

This can be interpreted in two ways:

1. You are in charge of the planet. Look after it.
2. You are superior to everything. Do whatever
you want with the planet.
 Word Definition
1. Environment A Misusing something.

2 Natural resources B The cutting down of large amounts of trees. Usually due to business needs.

3. Abuse C Energy that comes from a source that does not run out for example the sun
and wind.

4. Sustainable development D The natural world and surroundings that we live in

5. Non-renewable resources E To reuse a material such as paper

6. Deforestation F Materials found in nature for example oil and trees. These can then be used
by humans

7. Renewable energy G A charity organisation that aims to protect animal’s ad plant life around the
world.

8. Recycle H Building and progress that try to reduce the impact on the world for future
generations

9. WWF (World wildlife fund) I Things the earth provides that will eventually run out as they are limited.
Examples include oil, coal and gas.
 Word Definition
1. Environment A Misusing something.

2 Natural resources B The cutting down of large amounts of trees. Usually due to business needs.

3. Abuse C Energy that comes from a source that does not run out for example the sun
and wind.

4. Sustainable development D The natural world and surroundings that we live in

5. Non-renewable resources E To reuse a material such as paper

6. Deforestation F Materials found in nature for example oil and trees. These can then be used
by humans

7. Renewable energy G A charity organisation that aims to protect animal’s ad plant life around the
world.

8. Recycle H Building and progress that try to reduce the impact on the world for future
generations

9. WWF (World wildlife fund) I Things the earth provides that will eventually run out as they are limited.
Examples include oil, coal and gas.
 TASK– Identify information
1) Decide whether or not these
views are of STEWARDSHIP or 2) Match up each point with the
DOMINION. Shade evidence and explanation (one
stewardship views in GREEN, has been done for you as an
and dominion views in RED. example). (Grade 5)
(Grade 4)

EXTEND YOUR KNOWLDGE – Rank each argument, from most to least convincing.
Do you agree more with the stewardship view, or the dominion view? (Grade 7)

End
 Review
HAVE YOU:

1) Identified Christian views on

Stewardship and Dominion?
(Grade 4)
2) Created 8 PEE statements on the
topic of dominion and
stewardship? (Grade 6)
3) Ranked these arguments from
most convincing to least
convincing? (Grade 7)
 Value of the world
Plenary
1. What are the biggest challenges facing our
planet today?
2. How can we put the idea of stewardship into
practice?
3. What you think is the most important part the
quote from Genesis? Why?
 Work to do

1. Read through the homework sheet – The Value of

the world for Christians and complete the 10
questions – Do not upload the questions use for
your revision.
2. Complete the 12 mark question and upload onto
firefly for next week
“Humans have been given dominion over the world, so
we can do what we want with it.”12
For and against