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Science and Religion
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Religious Studies
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04/15/2012

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Religious truth
Definition
what believers claim to be true about the existence of God, the the origin of the universe and the purpose of life. The evidence they use to suuport a particular religiousd truth involves experience belief trust and faith.
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Scientific truth
Definition
something that is proved true using scientific evidence. Scientists use observation hypothesis experiments and repeated testing to prove something is true. These truths are said to be objective because they are not just somebody's opinion.
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Evolving, changing truth
Definition
the truth varies depending in the knowledge and understanding at the time.
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Absolute truth
Definition
Fixed unalterable facts. The truth is objective because it is true for all time and in all cultures.
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Theory
Definition
a hyypothesis that explains facts that are widely accepted or well tested
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Evidence
Definition
facts that indicate something is right
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Evolution
Definition
a process that by which different species develop to fit their environment
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Creationism
Definition
a view that only accepts that God created the universe as a laid down in the sacred text followed by the believer.
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Fundamentalist
Definition
a person who has beliefs that are based on an absolute and literal understanding of something.
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Compatible
Definition
two idead can be both true at the same time.
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incompatible
Definition
two ideas cannot both be true at the same time.
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Liberal
Definition
a person who believes that texts can be interpreted individually
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non liberal
Definition
there is no room to interpret religious teachings.
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Hellicentric
Definition
the understanding that th esun is at the centre of th euniverse.
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