Matters Of Life And Death (Paper 1)

Question 1

Why do Christians believe in life after death?

Answer 1

• Jesus rose from the dead (resurrection)
• St Paul teaches people will be resurrected
• The Creed teaches about life after death
• The bible teaches that the soul is immortal

Question 2

Why does Belief in life after death affect Christians?

Answer 2

• We will be judged when we die deciding if we go to heaven or hell
• People live by gods teaching
• Jesus taught “love your neighbour” so you should show respect
• Christians may suffer less than a atheist

Question 3

What are the reasons for non Christian to believe in life after death?

Answer 3

• Near death experiences
• Ghosts
• Past life experiences

Question 4

Why do some people not believe in life after death?

Answer 4

• No evidence for God
• Different religions contradict each other
• Goes against science

Question 5

What are the causes of world poverty?

Answer 5

• Wars
• Unfair trade
• Diseases
• Lack of education

Question 6

How is CAFOD trying to remove world poverty?

Answer 6

• Long term plans
• Emergency aid
• Raising awareness
• Speaking out

Question 7

What is the nature of abortion?

Answer 7

The law said it’s allowed if two doctors agree:

• mothers life is at risk
• mental health risk
• child will be severely disabled

This can only be done in the first 24 weeks

Question 8

What are Christian views on abortion?

Answer 8

• God brings life so he is the only one to take away
• It can be classed as murder
• 10 commandments state it’s wrong

-Jesus said “love your neighbour” which may be the most loving thing

Question 9

Why is abortion controversial?

Answer 9

• People believe life begins at contraception
• An unwanted foetus is like an unwanted tumour
• Only in the first 20 weeks when it is less developed

Question 10

What are Christian views on euthanasia?

Answer 10

• God is the only person who can take life away
• Ending a life is murder which goes against the 10 commandments
• Catechism teaches indirect euthanasia

Question 11

Why is euthanasia a controversial issue?

Answer 11

• It’s a doctors job to save lives
• People shouldn’t give up hope so easily
• People may change their mind when it’s too late

-People should have the right to die