4. Matters of Life and Death

Question 1

Quotes on Christian teachings about the origins of the Universe

Answer 1

• ‘In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.’ [Genesis]

Question 2

Quotes on Christian teachings about the sanctity of life

Answer 2

• ‘Your bodies are temples of the holy spirit’

[1 Corinthians]

Question 3

Quotes on Christian responses to explainations about the origin of human life

Answer 3

• ‘So God created mankind in his own image’ [Genesis]

Question 4

Quotes on the sanctity of life and abortion

Answer 4

• ‘You knit me together in my mother’s womb’ [Psalm]

Question 5

Quotes on Christian teachings and beliefs about life after death

Answer 5

• ‘My Father’s house has many rooms… I am going there to prepare a place for you’ [John]

Question 6

Quotes on Christian responses to non-religious arguments against life after death

Answer 6

• ‘The ones who believe in me will live even though they die’ [John]

Question 7

Quotes on the sanctity of life and euthanasia

Answer 7

• ‘You shall not murder’ [Exodus]

Question 8

Quotes on Christian responses to issues in the natural world

Answer 8

.- ‘Rule over the fish in the seas, the birds in the sky and every other living thing that moves on the ground’ [Genesis]
- ‘took the man and put him in charge of the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it’ [Genesis]