Question C (Explanation) Flashcards
Why Christians should use only the Bible to make moral decisions.
Its the word of God. (God’s guide to humans)
Contains teachings on how we should behave. (The Decalogue gives clear guidance)
Contains teachings of Jesus. (Son of God’s teachings should be an example)
Contains letters from the leading disciples. (Guided by Holy Spirit)
Why the Bible isn’t the most important guide for Christians making moral decisions.
Some believe it was written by humans. (Outdated for modern life)
Some believe they need the Church. (They can also interpret the Bible for the modern world)
Some believe they need their own conscience. (The conscience is God’s voice)
It has a limited amount of guidance. (Can’t provide for every situation)
Why Christians should use only the Church to make moral decisions.
The Bible needs explaining for the modern age. (Only the Church can do this)
The Church is the Body of Christ. (Same authority as Jesus)
The Church is God’s link to earth. (God speaks through the Church to the world today)
Catholics believe that Pope/Bishops should help make moral decisions. (They give perfect guidance)
Why the Church isn’t the most important guide for Christians making moral decisions.
The Bible is the word of God. (God’s guide to mankind)
Situation Ethics lets you adapt the reaction to then situation. (They allow you to do the most loving thing in any situation)
You’re conscience is always with you. (Allows split-second decisions)
Pope/Bishops could give faulty advice.
Why Christians should only use their conscience to make moral decisions.
The conscience is God’s voice. (God is always right)
The conscience speaks directly to the individual. (Allows in the moment decisions as it’s always with you)
The conscience tells you what is right and wrong.(Deals with any and all situations)
Even the Church teaches to use it.
Why conscience isn’t the most important guide for Christians making moral decisions.
People have heard their conscience telling them to bad things. (One man claimed he heard God telling him to kill prostitutes)
The Bible is better. (If all Christians follow the Bible then they’re all doing the same thing)
People would follow their conscience instead of the law. (There would be chaos/everyone doing what they want)
Church leaders have more wisdom. (Just what other Christians think is right)
Why Christians should only use Situation Ethics to make moral decisions.
They allow them to follow the Golden Rule.
They allow people to adapt biblical morals for a changing society. (Use genetic research to ‘love thy neighbour’)
They allow the reaction to be appropriate to the situation. (Most loving thing to do)
Jesus seemed to follow situation ethics. (He overruled some of the Old Testament)
Why Situation Ethics aren’t the most important guide for Christians making moral decisions.
Church leaders have more wisdom. (What other Christians think is right)
Bible has absolute authority. (Word of God)
You can never all the facts of the situation. (Never understand the consequences prior)
Ten Commandments give a better source of guidance.
Why human rights are important in the UK.
Right to liberty and fair trial. (Find ourselves in a Dictatorship)
Freedom of thought and expression. (Minority groups could be banned)
Right of free elections. (No Democracy)
Right to life. (Prevents murder or doctors being able to kill for research)
Why human rights are important to Christians.
The right to life is a basic Christian belief. (Sanctity of life)
All humans are made in the image of God. (All deserve the same rights)
Freedom of religion. (So their practice of Christianity can’t be outlawed)
They don’t want to be disadvantaged because of their religion. (Not being given a job)
Why human rights can cause problems for Christians.
The right to form civil partnerships. (Homosexuality condemned in the Bible)
Some Christians are against the right to marry a person from a different faith. (They should only marry other Christians to ensure kids are Christian)
Human right laws could cause issues for Catholics. (Woman could become priests)
Some are against homosexuals right to raise a family. (They believe that children should be brought up by a mother and a farther)
What democratic processes there are in the UK.
Every citizen over 18 is allowed to vote in elections (Part of a democracy)
Elections are held to choose government figures. (MPs, Local Councillors)
From the age of 18 everyone has the right to stand in elections. (Become an MP, Prime Minister)
Right to try to change government policy. (Join a pressure group)
Why to take part in democratic processes.
Reaches out to the whole community. (Lets people know that they had a say)
Enables people to influence decisions. (They can vote for what they want)
It gives the right to complain. (Government doesn’t keep its promises)
It is a basic human right. (Right to participate in free elections)
Christian teachings on moral responsibilities.
Jesus taught The Golden Rule. (treat others the way you would like to be treated)
In the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats Jesus said:
To invite in the stranger. (Christians will want social change for asylum seekers)
To feed the hungry and clothe the poor. (Want social change for the poor)
To visit those in prison. (Christians will want social change for prisoners)
What Genetic Engineering is.
Techniques of gene development for cures for disease . (Ebola)
Also used for prevention of disease. (Cancer)
Research into stopping disabilities. (Autism)
Cloning processes. (Growing healthy cells to replace dead ones)
