religion and life issues 0.0 / 5 ? Religious StudiesLife and deathGCSEAQA Created by: emilyscagellCreated on: 07-05-17 10:45 Awe A feeling of respect and insight into meaning greater than oneself 1 of 46 Wonder Marvelling at the complexity and beauty of the universe 2 of 46 responsibility duty: the idea that we are in charge of our own actions 3 of 46 Stewardship the idea that delivers have a duty to look after the world on god behalf 4 of 46 Carbon Emissions release of greenhouse gases, such as carbon monoxide from vehicles into the atmosphere 5 of 46 Greenhouse effect The trapping of heat from the sun in the lower atmosphere due to an increase in carbo dioxide 6 of 46 Recycling reusing old products to make new ones 7 of 46 Pollution the contamination of something, especially in the environment 8 of 46 Acid Rain Rain which has been made acidic through the pollution in the atmosphere 9 of 46 Oil Spills leaking of oils into the environment usually the sea 10 of 46 Toxic chemicals poisonous chemicals 11 of 46 pesticides substances used to kill pests that attack crops 12 of 46 deforestation the cutting down of large amounts of trees, usually due to business needs 13 of 46 climate change the idea that the climate is getting warmer 14 of 46 Global Warming the scientific concept that the world is getting warmer 15 of 46 droughts long periods of time of abnormally low rainfall 16 of 46 conservation looking after the planet and protecting animals 17 of 46 Earth Summits informal name for United Nations Conferences on Environment and Development 18 of 46 Sustainable development development which takes into consideration the impact on the natural world for future generations 19 of 46 Prejudice thinking badly of someone because of the group that he or she belongs to 20 of 46 stereotyping having a pre conceived opinion of someone because of their race gender background etc 21 of 46 discrimination actions done as a result of prejudice 22 of 46 positive discrimination treating people more favourably because they have been discriminated against in the past 23 of 46 Scapegoating blaming certain groups for problems in society 24 of 46 disability physical or mental handicap or impairment 25 of 46 lifestyle the way people live reflects their values and attitudes 26 of 46 harmony leaving in peace with others 27 of 46 miracle of life the idea that life is wonderful, amazing or special 28 of 46 Blessing the idea that god has favoured a couple with a child 29 of 46 sanity of life the idea that life is sacred and god given 30 of 46 conception when sperm meets egg 31 of 46 Viable the point at which the foetus could survive if it were to be born 32 of 46 quality of life a measure of life fulfilment 33 of 46 Abortion the deliberate termination of a foetus, usually before the foetus is viable 34 of 46 pressure groups collections of people outside government who campaign for changes in society 35 of 46 adoption the legal process where a person is taken into the family as a son or daughter 36 of 46 Fostering the taking of a child from a different family into a family home and bringing them up with the rest of their new family 37 of 46 Peace an absence of conflict, which leads to happiness and harmony 38 of 46 Pacifism the belief of people who refuse to take part in war or any other form of violence 39 of 46 Quakers members of the society of friends, a christian denomination 40 of 46 Just War a war that the Christian church defines as acceptable, has to fit certain criteria 41 of 46 Holy War a war fought for a religious cause or reason usually controlled by a religious leader 42 of 46 Refugees people who flee from their homes seeking safety elsewhere 43 of 46 United Nation an organisation set up at the end of WW2 to prevent war through discussions between countries 44 of 46 Nato North Atlantic treaty organisation, an alliance formed to prevent war in Europe 45 of 46 proliferation spreading to other countries and getting more numerous 46 of 46
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