Religion And Life Flashcards
Christian views of the origins of the universe ?
Gods the designer of the universe and made it in 6 days
“Man was made in the image of god”
“God created the heavens and the earth”
Buddhists views on the origins of the universe ?
They do not believe their was Creator
They believe finding a way out of suffering is more important
What are the 2 Christian’s views on the use of the environment ?
They believe in stewardship and its our duty to look after environment as in the bible is says “god placed man in the garden of Eden to cultivate and guard it”
They also believe in dominion that humans have power and authority over the world it says in the bible “you appointed them as rulers of all you have made”
Quote for stewardship ?
“God places man in the garden of Eden to cultivate and guard it”
Quote for dominion ?
“You appointed them as rulers of all you have made”
God gave Free will
What do Buddhists believe on caring for the environment ?
Dependant arising the view that all things are interdependent of each other
Misuse to the environment is an unskillful action and can cause bad karma and suffering to others and yourself
First moral precept says not to abuse the environment
What does the first moral precept say about caring for the environment ?
Buddhists must avoid harm to living beings
Whats dependant arising ?
Everything is interdependent on each other
What do Christian’s believe about animals ?
God is fair he taught “not one sparrow is forgotten by god”
What are the theory’s of origin of human life ?
Evolution by Charles Darwin
Big bang theory
William palsy pocket watch theory
Whats the limit on abortion ?
24 weeks after that its illegal
What’s the Christian veins on abortion ?
They believe in sanctity of life that all life should be served as its sacred and “man was made in the image of god”
They believe in pro life “go forth and multiply”
They believe life begins at conception
It’s allowed if the quality of life is an issue
What o Buddhists believe about abortion ?
It goes against the first moral precept “abstain from killing”
They also believe in pro choice as it depends on social norms and traditions
Whats the pro choice argument for abortion ?
The mothers life is more important
Life doesn’t start until birth so its not killing
God gave Free will
What are the 3 types of euthanasia and what are they ?
Active euthanasia - the person asks to be killed
Passive euthanasia - the person is to ill to decide so doctors choose there interests due to a (coma) or other illness
