Ethics- Dialogue within and between religious and non-religious beliefs and attitudes Flashcards
1 John 4:16
for…
abortion
euthanasia
equality
‘God is love’
against…
secular society
secularisation
humanism
Nadia Eweida - stopped wearing crucifix told by British airways
she said her rights had been violated under article 9 of the European convention on human rights
‘’ to manifest his religion or belief ‘’
John 14:6
for…
christianity is the only way to salvation
’’ i am the way, the truth and the life’’
'’Romans 2:14-15
Even people who don’t know God’s law can still do good — suggests non-Christians can be saved by following their conscience.
suggests non-Christians can follow God’s
will naturally without knowing Christian teachings.
Implies God judges based on conscience and actions, not just belief.
“The law is written on their hearts.”
1 Timothy 2:3-4
Shows God’s love for everyone, not just Christians — supports a more inclusive view of salvation.
Shows God’s desire for everyone to be saved, not just Christians.
Can be read as supporting the idea that God’s grace is wider than just the Church.
“God wants all people to be saved.”
Romans 10:9
for…. Christianity being the only way to salvation-
what do you have to believe….
'’believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead…you will be saved’’
1 Corinthians 14:34
against…..
women to be ordained as priests and bishops
’’ women should remain silent in the churches’’
John 20:17–18
for…
women in church
Jesus appeared first to a woman after his resurrection — Mary Magdalene — and told her to tell the disciples, making her the first witness to the resurrection, which is central to the Christian faith.
“Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: ‘I have seen the Lord!’”