Religion & Science

1. a Catholic scientist who devised an early theory of evolution
7. the idea that believers have a duty to care for the environment on God's behalf
9. the first book of the Bible
10. the first five books of the Old Testament
11. books that record the actions and teachings of Jesus
16. someone who believes that the Bible is a factual record that is without error
19. the teaching authority of the Church, exercised by the Pope and the bishops
20. being worth of respect and honour
21. will the belief that God gives humans the opportunity to make decisions for themselves
22. books written by inspired figures who were sent to challenge people to stay faithful to God

2. a story that conveys a deep truth or message
3. an apocalyptic book featuring the visions of the author, John, including the end of the world
4. books that show how God guided the Jews and how people often refused to listen
5. all-knowing
6. all-loving
8. books including psalms, prayers and poems of people responding to God's call
10. someone who believes in the literal truth of scripture
12. holiness, often used to describe the precious nature of the life that God gives to the universe
13. the action of explaining the meaning of something
14. the Hebrew word for humanity, which many people see as the name of the first man
15. the guidance that God gives to people
17. a priest who devised one of the earliest Big Bang theories
18. all-powerful