RE Non-Catholic C Paragraphs

Question 1

Fundamentalist Christians views on the origin of the universe

Answer 1

• Genesis is a literal account. 6 24hr days. Adam + Eve = First humans
• Reject all scientific evidence
• God created ‘ex nihilo’ shows omnipotence and transcendency

Question 2

Jewish views on sanctity of life

Answer 2

• Agree with Roman Catholics
• Torah teaches that God created all people
• Pikuach Nefesh - laws can be broken in order to save or protect human life

Question 3

Church of England views on abortion

Answer 3

•Don’t agree with but is permitted in some cases

Question 4

Fundamentalist view on the Bible

Answer 4

• Bible is the word of God should be taken literally

* Genesis was literal account of creation

Question 5

Jewish view on the use of art and symbols about God

Answer 5

•Won’t use art or symbols
•’You shall not worship idols’ - second commandment
Jews believe people worship the art/image instead of God

Question 6

Some Christians views on the origin of evil

Answer 6

• God created the world imperfectly so humans can grow and develop
• John Hick called this ‘soul making’ and means it’s part of God’s creation

Question 7

Jewish view on suffering

Answer 7

• Caused by failure to follow commandments and mitzvot
• If the follow the laws of Torah they will avoid suffering
• Pikuach Nefesh

Question 8

Jewish view on the Trinity

Answer 8

• Reject Trinity
• Shema - ‘You shall have no other Gods before me’
• Don’t accept that Jesus is the Son of God

Question 9

Jewish view on the incarnation

Answer 9

• Reject it
• Shema
• Don’t believe Jesus is the son of God. Prophet Isaiah says the Jewish messiah will be a human descendant of King David