Religion and Life Flashcards
What are the 2 main types of argument on how the universe began
Cosmological - Big Bang theory
Evolutionary - Charles Darwin
What do Christians think about the origins of the universe
They believe that God created everything over 6 days and on the 7th he rested
Christian quote on how God made humans
“God created mankind in his own image”
Imago Dei
Islam quote on who created the universe
“It is Allah who created the heavens and the earth and whatever is between them in six days”
How can God reveal his presence
Through nature and the world
How have humans damaged the environment
Global warming
Using natural resources
Pollution
What do Christians think God gave them in regards to the environment
Stewardship or Dominion
Quote for dominion
“rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals”
Quote for stewardship
“The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it”
What do Muslims believe in regards to the environment
Khalifah (stewardship)
What will Muslims have to do on the Day of Judgement regarding the environment
Answer any questions about any ill-treatment of the environment
What do Christians think about animal experimentation
Most Christians would disagree
The Catholic Church tolerate animal testing if it benefits mankind
Quakers always say no
Quote for how Christians should treat animals
“The righteous care for the needs of their animals”
What does Islam think about animal experimentation
That animals must be treated humanely
Animal experimentation is only allowed when it benefits society massively
What do Christians think about abortion
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
What is euthanasia
Killing someone to relieve suffering
What do Christians think about euthanasia
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
What do most Christians think about passive euthanasia
Most agree as it is more compassionate
However some may argue that a person has to choose it for themselves
What do Muslims think about abortion
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
Quote about the value of life in Islam
“whoever kills a soul … it is as if he had slain mankind entirely”
What do Muslims think about euthanasia
Wrong as “only he can ordain you to die”
However when there is no hope of recovery Islam allows doctors to stop unnecessary treatment
Secular evidence for life after death
Past lives
Paranormal
NDEs
