RE quotes and traditions revision Flashcards

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1
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Give one Christian quote in support of abortion

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“love thy neighbor” - bible

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Give one Christian quote against abortion

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“do not kill” - ten commandments
“all life is sacred” - pope in 1968

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Give as many Muslim quotes against abortion as possible

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“no severer of womb ties shall ever enter paradise”

“Whoever has spared the life of a soul, it is as though he has spared
the life of all people.”

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Explain the quote: “no severer of womb ties shall ever enter paradise”

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This could be explained as anyone who commits an abortion- the mother or the doctors- will not enter paradise, anyone who takes any process to kill the foetus

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Give as many Christian quotes said at funerals as possible

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“earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust.”
“‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies.”
“… the valley of the
shadow of death, God is still by my side.” - hymn sung at funerals

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Give as many quotes that prove an afterlife (christian views) as possible

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“‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies.” - Jesus, bible

“… in sure and certain hope of the
resurrection to eternal life.” - funeral committal quote said at christian funerals

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What is the Shahada (Muslim quote), when is it said, and what does it represent?

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“There is no God but Allah, and
Muhammad is his prophet.”

Whispered to a newborn baby and said at a funeral to remind Muslims that at death we return to our creator.

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Give as many Muslim quotes said at funerals as possible

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“In the name of God, Most
Gracious, Most Merciful. Praise to God, the
Cherisher and Sustainer of the worlds.”

“From the earth We created you. And into it We shall cause you to return and from it We shall bring you forth once more.”

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One quote to describe Jahannam (Muslim hell)

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“… flaming fire. No one will be cast into it but the most wretched”

good way to phrase an answer-
Jahannam is described as a “flaming fire” where only “the most wretched” will go to experience physical and spiritual suffering.

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One quote to describe Jannah (Muslim heaven)

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“gardens of pleasure”

good way to phrase an answer-
Jannah is described as “gardens of pleasure” and is the equivalent of paradise.

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Give at least 2 quotes to describe Christian heaven

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“new earth” - book of revelation
“there shall be no night there” - book of revelation

good way to phrase an answer-
the book of revelation describes heaven as a “new earth” where there is “no night” and they are to be with God forever.

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Give at least 2 quotes to describe Christian hell

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“a lake of everlasting fire”
“torment and suffering”

good way to phrase an answer-
Hell is described as a “lake of everlasting fire” where those who committed sins will forever experience “torment and suffering” and are in an eternal state of unhappiness.

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define environmental sustainability (2 marks)

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ensuring that the demands placed on natural resources can be met without reducing the capacity to allow people, animals and plants to live well now and in the future.

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define euthanasia (2 marks)

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the act of killing or permitting the death of a person who is suffering a serious illness.

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define quality of life (2 marks)

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the extent to which life is meaningful and pleasurable

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define sanctity of life (2 marks)

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the belief that life is sacred and/or precious.

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define dualism (2 marks)

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we are made of two separate parts- a soul and a body

(to remember: “dual” = double, two)

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define materialism (2 marks)

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we are just a body, no soul

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define ensoulment (2 marks)

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the moment the body gains a soul

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20
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Give all six traditions of a Christian funeral.

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Bible reading
Prayers
Eulogy
Hymns
Eucharist
Committal

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Give all 3 traditions of a Muslim funeral.

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Shahada
Ghus
Qur’an reading

can also write about how they have no gravestone to represent how all are equal in death.

22
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Give three ways a Christian’s life might be influenced by believing in an afterlife

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  1. always trying to lead a good life
  2. praying every day and worshipping God/going to church on sundays
  3. dedicating their lives to God by working for a charity, as a doctor or nurse, or as a priest.
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Give three ways a Muslim’s life might be influenced by believing in an afterlife

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  1. trying to lead a good life and following to example of Muhammad
  2. following the five pillars (praying, fasting, charity, Hajj/pilgrimage) - these will have a major impact on Muslim lives
  3. Halal foods, dress laws, avoiding alcohol and gambling
24
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Explain why a Christian may consider suicide and euthanasia in general as a sin?

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Because God created everyone in “his own image” and therefore to kill or to commit suicide is disrespectful to God.

25
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define ‘cohabitation’ (2 marks)

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a couple living together and being in a romantic/sexual relationship outside of marriage

26
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define ‘soul’ (2 marks)

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the spiritual or immaterial part of a human or animal
(could also add- the soul is regarded as immortal)

27
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define ‘free will’ (2 marks)

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to be able to act without constraint

28
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define ‘morality’ (2 marks)

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principles concerning the difference between right and wrong

29
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define ‘censorship’ (2 marks)

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the suppression or prohibition of something

30
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define ‘extremism’ (2 marks)

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a belief in / support for extreme ideas- particularly political ideas

31
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when do Muslims believe life begins?
why?

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at 120 days of pregnancy, because this is when the foetus gains a soul (ensoulment)

32
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In what situations is it acceptable for a Muslim to have an abortion?

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  • if the mother’s life is in danger
  • if the quality of life of the mother’s existing children may be affected by the new child
  • if the child will be born into suffering- eg if the mother cannot take care of the child, or if the child will be born with an illness
  • in the case of incest or rape as the child will be a constant reminder
33
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When a Muslim is considering abortion, who takes priority?

(mother, foetus, father, family, etc?)

why?

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The mother takes priority as she has existing responsibilities

34
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Some Muslims disagree with abortion.
Why?

(give two reasons at least)

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  • belief that life begins at conception
  • belief that abortion is murder
  • Qur’an says not to kill your children for fear of want.
  • belief that on the day of judgement, Allah will question the reasoning for a woman’s abortion
35
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Most Christians say that if you are ‘good’ you will go to heaven.
What is considered ‘good’ in this context?

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  • believing that Jesus died for our sins
  • choosing the least evil of all options
  • believing that there is only one God
36
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Give a Christian quote to describe the soul

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“breath of life”

37
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Give a christian quote about the sanctity of life and give a short explanation.

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“The lord gave and the Lord has taken away”
- only God can take lives

38
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Give a quote that shows that only good Christians will go to heaven

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“For God so loved the world that he sent his son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life”

39
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define ‘pro-life’ (2 marks)

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Being against abortion- prioritising the life of the foetus over the life of the mother.

(remember: pro LIFE- letting the foetus LIVE)

40
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define ‘pro-choice’ (2 marks)

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Being for abortion/letting the mother make the choice- prioritising the mother’s life over the foetus’ life.

(remember: pro CHOICE- the mother’s CHOICE)

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Name as many (preferably eventually all) types of euthanasia.

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  • voluntary euthanasia
  • assisted suicide
  • suicide
  • double effect
  • not striving to live
  • non-voluntary euthanasia
42
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define ‘voluntary euthanasia’ (2 marks)

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The patient asks the doctor to be killed painlessly, eg using a lethal dose of painkillers

43
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define ‘assisted suicide’ (2 marks)

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The patient asks someone to give them the means to commit suicide as they cannot do it by themself

44
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define ‘double effect’ (2 marks)

(in the context of euthanasia)

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The patient takes drugs to ease their pain that will shorten their lifespan

45
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define ‘non-voluntary euthanasia’

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The patient has a life regarded as worse than death and cannot make the decision themselves- eg a baby, someone who is comatose, etc

46
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Give 2 muslim quotes against euthanasia

Explain at least one, do both next time the card comes around

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  • “no one dies unless God permits”
    (this one is pretty obvious to explain)
  • “Allah fixes the timespan of all things”
    (only Allah chooses who dies and when)
47
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What is the Christian creation story in order?

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1- God created light
2- God made the Earth and the sky
3- Oceans, rivers, plants
4- Sun, moon, stars
5 - Creatures of the sea and air
6- Creatures of the land
7- Day of rest

48
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How do humanists believe you live on when you die?

(give 3)

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  • in people’s memories
  • your legacy
  • if your ashes are scattered, in the soil
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