RE Unit 8 Key Words 0.0 / 5 ? Religious StudiesRights and ResponsibilitiesCrime and PunishmentPhilosophy and ethicsPeace and ConflictGCSEEdexcel Created by: livvwalshCreated on: 23-04-16 16:12 What is the definition of 'Bible'? The holy book of christians 1 of 24 What is the definition of 'Church'? The community of Christians (with a small c it means a christian place of worship) 2 of 24 What is the definition of 'Conscience'? An inner feeling of the rightness or wrongness of an action 3 of 24 What is the definition of 'The Decalogue'? The Ten Commandments 4 of 24 What is the definition of 'Political Party'? A group that tries to be elected to power on the basis of its policies. e.g Labour, Conservatives, Lib Dems 5 of 24 What is the definition of 'Pressure Group'? A group formed to influence government policy on a particular issue 6 of 24 What is the definition of 'Situation Ethics'? The idea that Christians should base moral decisions on what is the most loving thing to do 7 of 24 What is the definition of 'Social Change'? The way in which society has changed and is changing (and also the possibilities for change in the future) 8 of 24 What is the definition of 'Democratic Processes'? The ways in which citizens can take part in government (usually through elections) 9 of 24 What is the definition of 'Electoral Processes'? The way in which voting is organised 10 of 24 What is the definition of 'The Golden Rule'? Jesus' teaching that you should treat other people as you would like them to treat you 11 of 24 What is the definition of 'Human Rights'? The rights and freedoms to which everyone is entitled 12 of 24 What is the definition of 'Artificial Insemination'? Injecting semen into the uterus by artificial means 13 of 24 What is the definition of 'Conservation'? Protecting and preserving natural resources and the environment 14 of 24 What is the definition of 'Embryo'? A fertilised egg in the first eight weeks after conception 15 of 24 What is the definition of 'Creation'? The act of creating the universe or the universe has been created 16 of 24 What is the definition of 'Environment'? The surroundings in which plants and animals live and on which they depend on to live 17 of 24 What is the definition of 'Global Warming'? The increase in the temperature of the earth's atmosphere (thought to be caused by the greenhouse effect) 18 of 24 What is the definition of 'Infertility'? Not being able to have children 19 of 24 What is the definition of 'Natural Resources'? Naturally occurring materials such as oil and fertile land which can be used by humans 20 of 24 What is the definition of 'Stewardship'? Looking after something so it can be passed on to the next generation 21 of 24 What is the definition of 'Organ Donation'? Giving organs to be used in transplant surgery 22 of 24 What is the definition of 'Surrogacy'? An arrangement whereby a woman bears a child on behalf of another woman 23 of 24 What is the definition of 'In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)'? The method of fertilising a human egg in a test tube 24 of 24
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