Religion and Life Flashcards

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What are the 2 main types of argument on how the universe began

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Cosmological - Big Bang theory
Evolutionary - Charles Darwin

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What do Christians think about the origins of the universe

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They believe that God created everything over 6 days and on the 7th he rested

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Christian quote on how God made humans

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“God created mankind in his own image”
Imago Dei

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Islam quote on who created the universe

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“It is Allah who created the heavens and the earth and whatever is between them in six days”

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5
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How can God reveal his presence

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Through nature and the world

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6
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How have humans damaged the environment

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Global warming
Using natural resources
Pollution

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7
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What do Christians think God gave them in regards to the environment

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Stewardship or Dominion

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8
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Quote for dominion

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“rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals”

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Quote for stewardship

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“The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it”

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What do Muslims believe in regards to the environment

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Khalifah (stewardship)

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What will Muslims have to do on the Day of Judgement regarding the environment

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Answer any questions about any ill-treatment of the environment

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12
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What do Christians think about animal experimentation

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Most Christians would disagree
The Catholic Church tolerate animal testing if it benefits mankind
Quakers always say no

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13
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Quote for how Christians should treat animals

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“The righteous care for the needs of their animals”

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14
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What does Islam think about animal experimentation

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That animals must be treated humanely
Animal experimentation is only allowed when it benefits society massively

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15
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What do Christians think about abortion

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Most are against it as most believe that life begins at conception
However some denominations (CofE and Quakers) could agree with it when the mother’s life is at risk

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16
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What is euthanasia

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Killing someone to relieve suffering

17
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What do Christians think about euthanasia

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Most Christians have differing views
Roman Catholics are most strongly opposed
Many Christians believe that suffering is a part of life
Also “You shall not murder”
However it could be more kind and compassionate
Anglicans agree most with euthanasia

18
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What do most Christians think about passive euthanasia

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Most agree as it is more compassionate
However some may argue that a person has to choose it for themselves

19
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What do Muslims think about abortion

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Only permitted if the child would have a defect or risk harming the mother before 120
After 120 days it’s only allowed to save the mother’s life

20
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Quote about the value of life in Islam

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“whoever kills a soul … it is as if he had slain mankind entirely”

21
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What do Muslims think about euthanasia

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Wrong as “only he can ordain you to die”
However when there is no hope of recovery Islam allows doctors to stop unnecessary treatment

22
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Secular evidence for life after death

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Past lives
Paranormal
NDEs