religion and life

Question 1

what does scientific truth come from

Answer 1

making a hypothesis then testing it to see if it is true

Question 2

what does religious truth come from

Answer 2

religions and holy books

Question 3

comparison of religion vs science (absoluteness)

Answer 3

although religion and holy books can be open to interpretation, their words do not change. the truth of religion is considered to be absolute; unchanging and relevant for all times. however, scientific truth is always open to being developed and added to, and is challenged and tested by other theories, meaning it is not absolute. instead, it is conditional; true when based on the conditions in which the observation took place

Question 4

comparison of religion vs science (answer)

Answer 4

science answers the function and process of life, but religion answers the purpose and meaning of life. in other words, religion gives us answers to ultimate questions which even science has no answer for

Question 5

comparison of religion vs science (evidence)

Answer 5

science stems from empiricism, which is observation through the senses to gain knowledge of the physical world, whereas religion stems from the metaphysical, where ideas are harder to observe or check through experience

Question 6

why does society seem to favour science over religion

Answer 6

• evidence based
• science is modern, religion is ancient
• science is more definite, religion is a possibility
• science has hypotheses and tests, but with religion we retain our views regardless of contrary evidence

Question 7

why does religion still prove strong in the world

Answer 7

• science doesn’t make you feel anything, whereas religion provides purpose, reassurance, comfort, happiness etc
• out of fear of God
• religion gives life meaning and purpose
• people want to believe there is LAD to bring them comfort
• religion has all the answers already, whereas science doesn’t
• due to the promise of an afterlife

Question 8

what is the Big Bang theory

Answer 8

the theory that the universe began as very hot, small and dense with no atoms, form or structure. then about 14 billion years ago, space expanded very quickly, resulting in the formation of atoms, which eventually led to the creation of stars and galaxies

Question 9

evidence for the Big Bang theory

Answer 9

• scientists can observe that the universe is still expanding because of the distortion of light and wavelength; this is called the ‘red shift’ discovered by Edward Hubble
• if the universe is constantly expanding, this must mean that at one point, it was much smaller and had a starting point
• explosions (like the Big Bang) cause radiation, and this cosmic background radiation can still be detected in space

Question 10

limitations of the Big Bang theory

Answer 10

• it contradicts the law of conservation of energy; before the Big Bang, the universe had no atoms or structure, but after, it did
• perhaps there’s evidence that hasn’t been discovered yet which could disprove this theory
• there’s an element of faith to it; the bottom drawer syndrome explains the bias in science, where scientists won’t publish evidence that is contradictory to their theory
• we can’t see the universe expanding with our own eyes, we’re merely trusting science (links back to element of faith)

Question 11

Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution

Answer 11

Darwin suggested that the world is a place of change, and that the huge variety of creatures and species is the result of thousands of years of change and adaptation

Question 12

Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection

Answer 12

Darwin states that there is a struggle for survival between species because of competing demands and limits of resources like food, space, etc. where species failed to adapt, they became extinct, so that only the fittest could survive

Question 13

evidence for evolution

Answer 13

• fossils of animals long extinct have been discovered buried many layers beneath the surface of the earth
• environments are always changing, and creatures have to get used to this and adapt; e.g. polar bears have thick layers of fur to survive in the cold

Question 14

limitations of evolution

Answer 14

• Darwin explained the survival of the fittest but not the arrival of the fittest; natural selection didn’t explain the evolution
• it doesn’t necessarily disprove the existence of God; even Darwin himself accepted the involvement of God in evolution, and believed that God created the original lifeforms with the ability to adapt and change

Question 15

Richard Dawkin’s take on scientific explanations of the world

Answer 15

Dawkins, an atheist, believes in the Big Bang theory, and explains that if God started the Big Bang, it would leave God Himself unexplained; what started God?

Question 16

what does Richard Dawkins say about design

Answer 16

everything has been designed through natural selection; it’s the only plausible thing that can account for the illusion of design

Question 17

what does Richard Dawkins say about the purpose of our existence

Answer 17

Dawkins says that each one of us can make our own purposes; we were put here by chance, just like rivers or forests, therefore there is no purpose of our existence

Question 18

what does Richard Dawkins say is the difference between science and religion

Answer 18

science is based on evidence and fact and has nothing to do with opinions or faith. religion, on the other hand, never has any evidence behind its beliefs

Question 19

why does Paul Taylor say that he doesn’t need evidence for his faith

Answer 19

all scientists interpret scientific facts based on their prior belief, therefore Taylor can interpret scientific facts based on his belief in the Bible; his faith itself is the evidence

Question 20

what is theistic evolution

Answer 20

a belief that some Christians hold, suggesting that both the scientific explanations and the Bible are correct e.g., God used the Big Bang to create the universe

Question 21

what does Alister McGrath say about ‘truth’

Answer 21

the natural world isn’t clear enough to determine whether God exists, therefore whether we believe He does or doesn’t, both responses are based on faith + personal belief. although some questions can be answered by science, others, like the meaning of life, can only be answered by religion; you have to refer to both to find the truth

Question 22

why is God’s ambiguity important

Answer 22

if God’s existence was proven, religion would have no purpose, therefore faith would be non applicable. this proves the importance of faith and religion

Question 23

what is the creationist view

Answer 23

the belief that Genesis contains the exact historical account of the creation of the universe; the theories of evolution and the Big Bang theory are wrong

Question 24

seven days of creation

Answer 24

1) light and dark
2) sea and sky
3) land and plants
4) sun, moon and stars
5) fish and birds
6) animals and humans
7) God rested

Question 25

what do literalist Christians believe

Answer 25

that the creation story as told in Genesis is word for word true. they believe in an omnibenevolent, omnipotent and omniscient God, so it is easy to believe that God could create the world in this way

Question 26

what do liberalist Christians believe

Answer 26

that the creation story as told in Genesis is simply a story to help Christians understand that God is the creator of the world; it emphasises the power of God. liberals accept scientific theories such as the Big Bang and evolution, as they could believe that God caused them

Question 27

key messages in the story of creation

Answer 27

• humans have a purpose; they were deliberately made by the Creator
• this was a designed and considered creation, not just an accidental occurrence

Question 28

creation quote

Answer 28

‘In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth’

Question 29

argument over the time period of creation

Answer 29

the original language documenting the story of creation literally translates to ‘periods of time’; perhaps this was not referring to days

Question 30

define dominion

Answer 30

the idea that humans have the right to control all of creation

Question 31

define stewardship

Answer 31

the idea that humans have a duty to look after the world, and life

Question 32

importance of awe

Answer 32

• the sense of awe for theists makes them praise God more because they believe God created the world
• He is responsible for the things that make them feel this way, and they want to worship Him more as a result

Question 33

define awe

Answer 33

an overwhelming feeling often of reverence, with a link to God

Question 34

define instrumental value

Answer 34

something has value because it satisfies human needs and wants

Question 35

define intrinsic value

Answer 35

something has value in itself

Question 36

define wonder

Answer 36

marvelling at the complexity and beauty of the universe

Question 37

who is Andrew Linzey

Answer 37

the leading modern Christian writer on animal rights

Question 38

what does Andrew Linzey teach

Answer 38

he believes that God’s love is intended ‘not just for human beings but for all creatures’. he teaches that Christians should treat every sentient animal according to its intrinsic God-given worth, and not according to its usefulness to human beings

Question 39

Christian arguments for stewardship

Answer 39

• the universe was created for God, not for humanity
• humans and animals were created together on the sixth day of creation, hinting that they’re of equal importance
• God put himself into creation and died for it on the Cross; since God cares for all creation so much, human beings should too
• Arne Naess states that ‘everything has the right to bloom and grow’; by harming animals, we’re stripping them of this right
• if humans didn’t look after the world, or did nothing to stop its destruction, they should expect to be punished by God; this motivates many Christians to do environmental work

Question 40

Christian quotes for stewardship

Answer 40

• ‘God made the world and gave the duty of stewardship to humans’
• ‘The Earth is the Lord’s and everything in it’
• ‘People are responsible for the future of the planet’ ; Pope John Paul II

Question 41

Islamic attitudes to the environment

Answer 41

• humans are the trustees of Allah’s creation; trustees look after things, rather than destroy them
• those who do not follow their duty of looking after the world will be punished on the Day of Judgement by Allah
• the Muslim community (ummah), are a brotherhood, including those in the past and future. everyone has a duty to their family and fellow humans to make sure they pass on to them a world fit to live in
• Prophet Muhammad set an example of not wasting, and only ever washed in water from a container, rather than contaminating the river or other running water

Question 42

Islamic quotes for attitudes to the environment

Answer 42

• ‘The world is green and beautiful, and Allah has appointed you His stewards over it’
• ‘The whole earth has been created as a place of worship’
• ‘The earth has been created for me as a mosque and a means of purification’ ; Hadith

Question 43

Aquinas’ arguments for dominion

Answer 43

• animals were created to be used by human beings
• animals do not have the ability to reason, and are therefore inferior to human beings
• the universe is a hierarchy with God at the top; each layer in the hierarchy existed to serve the layers above it. humanity came above the animals, so animals existed to serve humankind

Question 44

Augustine’s arguments for dominion

Answer 44

• human beings are rational, whereas animals are not rational
• rational beings are entitled to rule irrational beings
• animals don’t even know that they are alive

Question 45

Karl Barth argument for dominion

Answer 45

God’s choice of human form for his incarnation showed that human beings are more important than non-human animals

Question 46

what three reasons do Christians downgrade animals

Answer 46

• God created animals for the use of human beings and human beings are therefore entitled to use them in any way they want
• animals are distinctively inferior to human beings and are worth little, if any, moral consideration becomes humans have souls and reason, whereas animals don’t
• Christian thought is heavily anthropocentric and only consider animals in relation to human beings, and not on their own terms (animals have instrumental value)

Question 47

modern Christian beliefs about animals

Answer 47

• some animals display sufficient consciousness and self-awareness to deserve moral consideration, even if they don’t have the same rights as humans
• few Christians nowadays think that nature exists to serve humanity, and there is a general acceptance that human dominion over nature should be seen as stewardship and partnership rather than domination and exploitation

Question 48

Biblical beliefs that support stewardship

Answer 48

• the Bible shows that God made his covenant with animals as well as human beings
• The Garden of Eden in which human beings lived in peace and harmony with animals, demonstrates God’s ideal world, and the state of affairs that human beings should work towards
• the prophet Isaiah describes heaven as a place where animals and human beings live together in peace

Question 49

Christian quotes for dominion

Answer 49

• ‘Fill the earth and subdue it; and have dominion […] over every living thing that moved upon the earth’
• ‘Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands’

Question 50

define vivisection

Answer 50

testing on animals

Question 51

arguments against animal rights

Answer 51

• animals can’t have rights because they don’t understand or know what it means to have rights
• animals cannot be granted rights because they are not as intelligent as human beings; HOWEVER rights shouldn’t depend on how intelligent you are
• animals are cruel to each other, so people should not feel bad about abusing animals

Question 52

animals hurt each other so don’t deserve rights; counter this

Answer 52

these animals are not knowingly cruel, they are simply behaving naturally and are not aware of the suffering that they cause. humans on the other hand, are aware that other animals can suffer and they can decide to change their actions accordingly

Question 53

Islamic views on the use of animals for food

Answer 53

the Qur’an says that animals were created for people to use; however, muslims are instructed to avoid treating animals cruelly, and are only allowed to eat halal meat that has been killed according to Sharia law (a quick and clean death to minimise suffering)

Question 54

Islamic quotes on the use of animals for food

Answer 54

• ‘It is God who provided for you all manner of livestock, […] and from some you may derive your food’.
• ‘You will be rewarded by Allah for your acts of kindness towards living creatures’ - Hadith

Question 55

arguments for vivisection

Answer 55

• animal testing contributes to life-saving cures and treatments e.g. Alzheimer’s, heart disease, HIV, aids, etc.
• animal testing is crucial to ensure that vaccines are safe
• there is no adequate alternative to testing on a living, whole-body system
• animals themselves benefit from the results of animal testing
• animal researchers treat animals humanely, both for the animals’ sake and to ensure reliable test results
• animal experiments further our medical knowledge so that surgical procedures are improved

Question 56

arguments against vivisection

Answer 56

• animal testing is cruel and inhumane; even scientists accept that animals suffer, though they believe it is for the greater good
• scientists are able to test vaccines on human volunteers
• alternative testing methods now exist due to the advance in technology, which can replace the need for animals e.g., using stem cells and human tissue cultures to test for toxicity
• animal genetics are very different from human genetics, and therefore make poor test subjects, due to the fact that reactions are often not the same
• drugs that pass animal tests are not necessarily safe
• there is increasing demand for cruelty-free products

Question 57

arguments for vegeterianism

Answer 57

• eating meat is unethical and cruel
• humans evolved to eat a vegetarian diet
• complete nutrition is available from a vegetarian diet

Question 58

Christian quotes on the use of animals for food

Answer 58

• ‘Everything that lives and moves about will be food for you’
• ‘Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out on the grain’
• ‘Thou shalt not kill’

Question 59

define the sanctity of life

Answer 59

the idea that all life is holy as it is created and loved by God; Christians believe human life should not be misused or abused

Question 60

define abortion

Answer 60

the deliberate expulsion of a foetus from a womb with the intention to destroy it

Question 61

define pro-choice

Answer 61

a pressure group which campaigns for the right of a woman to decide on abortion

Question 62

define pro-life

Answer 62

a pressure group which campaigns against abortion (or euthanasia), and campaigns for the foetus’ right to life

Question 63

what does the UK law say about abortion

Answer 63

it can only be carried out if two registered doctors believe at least one of the following is true;
- there is a danger to the woman’s mental and/or physical health
- the foetus will be born with physical and/or mental disabilities
- the mental and/or physical health of existing children will be put at risk

Question 64

define quality of life

Answer 64

the general well-being of a person, in relation to their health and happiness; also, the theory that the value of life depends upon how good or how satisfying it is

Question 65

arguments for abortion

Answer 65

• a woman should have the right to decide what happens to her body
• where a woman is pregnant as a result of rape or incest, it would be wrong to not allow her an abortion; the most agapeistic thing to do in this situation is to allow abortion
• illegalising abortions would result in a return to ‘back street’ abortions; this means women would still have them, but in an unsafe way
• up to a certain point, the foetus cannot survive outside the womb, so should not be regarded as a life in its own right
• in cases like failed contraception, the women never intended to have a baby in the first place, therefore shouldn’t be held accountable
• in cases of financial instability, the mother may not be able to provide the baby a good quality of life, meaning it would be better to abort
• single mothers who can’t provide for the baby shouldn’t be subject to having one

Question 66

arguments against abortion

Answer 66

• abortion makes life appear cheap and disposable, which completely opposes the concept of the sanctity of life; all life is special and God-given, so should be treated as such
  -the foetus has a right to life and not to be discarded as if it was just waste
• when a foetus will be born with disabilities, we cannot say what the quality of its life would be, so should not decide to forbid it that life; people with disabilities can still live full and happy lives
• the foetus is denied a choice and cannot defend itself or consent for itself. they have a right to live and reach their potential

Question 67

not kill quote + analysis (abortion)

Answer 67

‘Thou shalt not kill’ ; forbids killing any scenario - abortion can be seen as taking away life, which equates to murder

Question 68

formed in womb quote + analysis (abortion)

Answer 68

‘Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you’ - God has intimate relationships with everyone, even if they aren’t born yet - they’re still chosen by Him to live in the world. having an abortion would mean removing that relationship

Question 69

God’s spirit quote + analysis (abortion)

Answer 69

‘God’s spirit dwells in you. If anyone destroys the temple, God will destroy them’ - God’s spirit is within everyone, so, if someone were to have an abortion, they’d be losing their connection with God

Question 70

chosen people quote + analysis (abortion)

Answer 70

‘as God’s chosen people, […] clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, gentleness and patience’

AGAINST ABORTION:
everyone has the right to live as we are God’s creation and He loves us equally. He doesn’t place more importance on one person’s life than another’s, so the foetus has an equal right to life just as anyone else does

FOR ABORTION:
you should be compassionate, empathetic and understanding towards other people’s situations; in some cases, the most compassionate thing would be to accept abortion

Question 71

Roman Catholic view on abortion

Answer 71

Roman Catholics strongly oppose abortion in every instance. although it accepts that a pregnancy may end as the result of a necessary medical treatment; the doctrine of double effect. Roman Catholics teach that the foetus is a human being from the moment of conception, and that its right to life are equal to that of the mother’s.

Question 72

explain the doctrine of double effect

Answer 72

if an action has a bad side-effect, it’s acceptable to do it providing the bad side-effect wasn’t intended

e.g., in abortion, the act of saving the mother’s life but the side-effect being the death of the foetus, would be acceptable (an ectopic pregnancy)

Question 73

Anglican view on abortion

Answer 73

they don’t encourage abortion and are wary about the rising number of abortions, but ultimately leave the decision up to the person involved, as they recognise that there are limited circumstances where abortion is the lesser of two evils e.g. the mother’s life being endangered

Question 74

Quaker view on abortion

Answer 74

they don’t encourage abortion, but feel that it can be justified in certain circumstances e.g. rape, age of mother, etc. they advocate social support for women suffering through this issue

Question 75

Methodist view on abortion

Answer 75

the only cases in which abortion can be justified are if the baby is a threat to the mother’s life and/or health, or if the foetus was severely abnormal, limiting its quality of life

Question 76

Roman Catholic abortion quote

Answer 76

‘Life must be protected with the utmost care from the moment of conception’ - Vatican II

Question 77

Islamic view on abortion

Answer 77

in Islam, abortion is frowned upon, however, there is a debate within Islam in which ensoulment only takes place at 120 days. before this, it may be permissible to have an abortion, because technically no life is being taken

Question 78

define ensoulment

Answer 78

the action of the foetus acquiring a soul

Question 79

define euthanasia

Answer 79

the painless killing of a patient’s suffering from an incurable and painful disease or in an irreversible coma

Question 80

define voluntary euthanasia

Answer 80

when a person asks a doctor to end their life as they do not wish to live anymore

Question 81

define non-voluntary euthanasia

Answer 81

when the person is too ill to request to die e.g., in a coma, but a doctor will end their life for them because it is thought to do so would be in their best interests

Question 82

define natural selection

Answer 82

the process whereby organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring

Question 83

define active euthanasia

Answer 83

when active steps are taken to end someone’s life, e.g., giving a patient a lethal injection

Question 84

define passive euthanasia

Answer 84

when doctors stop providing treatment, e.g., switching off life support, or when a person is not resuscitated after a heat attack

Question 85

why is passive euthanasia seen as more compassionate

Answer 85

because you’re letting nature take it’s course

Question 86

arguments for euthanasia

Answer 86

• human beings should have the right to be able to decide when and how they die (self-determination)
• euthanasia enables a person to die with dignity and in control of their situation
• it is expensive to keep people alive when there is no cure for their illness. euthanasia would release precious resource to treat people who could actually live; euthanasia patients will die anyways, their date of death is just being brought forwards
• family and friends would be spared the pain of seeing their loved one suffer a long, drawn-out death (merciful and compassionate method of death)
• society permits animals to be put down as an act of kindness when they are suffering; the same treatment should be available to humans
• denying euthanasia could lead to suicide; allowing euthanasia causes their death to be painless and more safe

Question 87

arguments against euthanasia

Answer 87

• euthanasia would weaken society’s respect for the value and importance of human life; slippery slope analogy - if euthanasia is allowed in one case, it’s harder to say no to other cases. before you know it, many people will start abusing the right to euthanise without thinking it through
• proper palliative care is available which reduces, or even removes, the need for people to be in pain
• it would damage the trust between patient and doctor, as too much power would be put in the hands of doctors; doctors would be breaking the hypocratic oath to look after their patients
• some people may feel pressured to request euthanasia by family, friends or doctors, when it isn’t what they really want
• discourages the search for new cures and treatments for the terminally ill; maybe the future holds the cure and we just don’t know it yet
• voluntary euthanasia could lead to a slippery slope of involuntary euthanasia; those who are undesirable or seen as a problem are killed
• some people may not understand the consequences of euthanasia and may regret it when it’s too late; interfering with God’s plan

Question 88

Christian arguments against euthanasia

Answer 88

• Christians believe in the ‘sanctity of life’; life is special and God-given, and is different because we share something of the nature of God. God made Adam and ‘breathed into his nostrils the breath of life’ ; this did not happen with animals and plants, only humans
• God makes and loves each person, so everyone has value: new-born, elderly, healthy, ill, useful members of society or in need of care. therefore christians should treat all human life with respect
• because God has given life, Christians have a responsibility to take care of themselves, and do something useful with their lives rather than wasting it
• ‘God gives and God takes away’ not us!
• killing a life opposes God’s love for that person
• humans have responsibility to our neighbours, society, family, etc. euthanasia denies us of these responsibilities

Question 89

Christian arguments against euthanasia quotes

Answer 89

• ‘Thou shall not kill’
• ‘God gives and God takes away’
• ‘Don’t you know that you are the temple of God?’

Question 90

Christian arguments for euthanasia

Answer 90

• Christianity teaches love and compassion; keeping someone in pain and suffering is not loving, but rather, it is evil. euthanasia can be the most loving actions and the best way of putting agape love into practice
• human were given dominion over all living things i.e. we can choose for ourselves
• God gave humans freewill; we should be allowed to use this to decide when our lives end
• Jesus came so that people could live a good quality of life; if someone has no quality of life, then euthanasia could be acceptable

Question 91

Christian arguments for euthanasia quotes

Answer 91

• ‘Humans were given dominion over all living things by God’
• Jesus came so that people could have life ‘in all its fullness’
• ‘Do to others as you would have them do to you’

Question 92

Roman Catholic view on euthanasia + quote

Answer 92

• totally against euthanasia; any act which deliberately brings about death is the same as murder
• does accept using pain killing drugs which are meant to relieve pain but may shorten someone’s life
• ‘Euthanasia is a grave violation of the law of God’ Pope John Paul II

Question 93

anglican view on euthanasia

Answer 93

• sanctity of life is very important, but doctors should not have to keep people alive for the sake of it, regardless of the quality of life
• making the old and the ill feel wanted and valuable is more important
• the gift of life should be reversed and cherished

Question 94

baptist view on euthanasia

Answer 94

• generally against euthanasia; all human life is sacred and worth preserving
• baptists agree that when a person is brain dead and experts agree there is no chance of recovery, then it is acceptable to stop treatment and allow the patient to die naturally (passive euthanasia)
• baptists disagree with actions that make death come more quickly (active euthanasia)

Question 95

methodist view on euthanasia + quote

Answer 95

• ‘we need to provide better care for the dying rather than kill them off early’ ; Methodist Conference
• humans should not be kept alive against their will when all the dignity, beauty and meaning of their life has vanished

Question 96

Islamic quotes on euthanasia + abortion

Answer 96

• ‘Neither kill nor destroy yourself’
• ‘No one can die except by Allah’s leave, that is a decree’
• ‘Do not take life - which Allah has made sacred - except for a just cause’

Question 97

Islamic view on euthanasia

Answer 97

life will end when Allah wills it, so euthanasia is not acceptable. this does not mean that passive euthanasia is wrong; it would be accepted if there is no hope for the patient

Question 98

Bible quotes against pollution and for caring for the natural world

Answer 98

• ‘The Earth is the Lord’s and everything in it’
• ‘Every human act of irresponsibility towards creatures is an abomination’

Question 99

how do Christians believe they can save the planet

Answer 99

• turning off lights that are not being used
• reusing bags when shopping
• recycling waste

Question 100

define deforestation

Answer 100

the cutting down of large amounts of forest, usually because of business needs

Question 101

define sustainable development

Answer 101

building and progress that tries to reduce the impact on the natural world for future generations

Question 102

arguments for LAD

Answer 102

• ghosts and mediums
• religious beliefs
• near-death experiences
• the resurrection
• God is omnibenevolent; death is not the end
• past life recollection
• comfort and reassurance in thinking your relatives are in heaven and that you’ll see them again
• purpose; reason to help other people + gives them a goal to aim for and a reason to behave correctly
• God is omnipotent; has the power to create an afterlife

Question 103

arguments against LAD

Answer 103

• no scientific evidence; LAD goes against all scientific knowledge
• indulgences; buying your way to ‘heaven’
• people recounting near-death experiences almost always come from a religious background
• seeing heaven doesn’t chronologically make sense; purgatory comes first
• lying for attention

Question 104

Christian belief in LAD

Answer 104

Christians believe in the physical resurrection of the body; at death, the body waits until Judgement Day (purgatory). at judgement, each person faces God and Jesus to evaluate their deeds. Good in life -> heaven, bad in life -> hell for eternal punishment

Question 105

Islamic belief in LAD

Answer 105

Muslims believe in resurrection; at death, the body waits in the grave and recounts the events of its life; this can be quick or very slow and painful. On Judgement Day, the wicked are cast into hell; the truly good go straight to paradise; all others cross As-Sirat bridge, carrying the book of their deeds (sins make it heavier)