When did the Big Bang take place?
30,000 years ago
2 billion years ago
14 billion years ago
How did the Big Bang happen?
Two clouds of particles collided
All matter and energy in the universe expanded rapidly, and eventually stars, galaxies and planets were formed
A star went into supernova and exploded outward
Who devised the theory of evolution?
Isaac Newton
Charles Dickens
Charles Darwin
How do many Hindus view creation and time?
As eternal cycles
As having a definite beginning and end
As being very valuable
How do many Hindus view the Big Bang theory?
It makes no sense at all
It goes against all the teachings in Hindu scripture
It sits well alongside many teachings in Hindu scripture
Why do some Hindus think that the theory of evolution does NOT fit with teachings from scripture?
It is less than 300 years old, so it is far too new
It does not include reference to atman
It has too much reference to atman
Why do many Hindus view following a career in science or medicine to be a good action?
Using your abilities to make lots of money is a positive action
Using your abilities to improve or save lives is a positive action and may be viewed as dharma
They want to have successful careers
What do many Hindus mean when they talk about the environment?
The real world
Their personal world
The natural world
What is ahimsa?
The principle of non-violence
The belief that all actions bring reactions
The release from the cycle of reincarnation and the end of all suffering
What belief encourages many Hindus to accept responsibility for their actions, including how they treat the environment?
Evolution
Karma
Brahman