Religion And Life Flashcards
Explain two contrasting beliefs about abortion in contemporary British society
- Christians believe in the sanctity of life, and that humans are made in the eyes of God. Some Christians believe that before birth God has given each person a purpose in life “ a before I formed you in the womb before you were born, I set you apart”
- Non-catholic Christians, believe that abortion should be allowed in certain situations as the lesser of two evils. “ close yourself in compassion.”
- some Muslims believe abortion is not allowed because the Karen teachers “ do not kill your children. In fear of poverty. We shall provide for them, and for you killing them is a great sin”
- Some Muslims believe that abortion should be allowed in particular circumstances, because the Koran teachers, God wishes to lighten your burden
Explain two contrasting religious beliefs about euthanasia
Some Christians believe that euthanasia is not allowed because it goes against the sanctity of life. The sanctity of life is a belief that only God can take life euthanasia involves taking life prematurely, which goes against God’s plan.
However, some Christians believe that euthanasia is allowed because it is the most loving thing to do to alleviate suffering .
- islam “do not take life which has been made sacred by god”
Explain two contrasting religious beliefs about eating meat
There is no requirement for Christians to be vegetarians as God, provided animals for humans to eat. The Bible teachers “ God’s greatest man in his image to rule over the bed in the year, the fish in the sea and over the Earth”
However, some Christians believe that vegetarianism is the best because they believe killing animals does not follow teaching in the Bible. The Bible teachers “ do not put a muzzle on an ox “ and “ the righteous care for the needs of animals”
Explain two contrasting beliefs about animal experimentation
Muslims believe that causing harm to an animal doing anything that may harm animals, life, body or genetic order is not allowed. Causing stress and forcing them to do a job be on their power, is not allowed either.
“ all the creatures that crawl on the eighth, and those that fly with their wings are communities like yourselves” so suffering should be kept to absolute minimum.
However, some Christians may argue that animal experimentation is allowed . This is because humans have dominion over animals. In addition, they believe that if such actions way to protect and preserve a human life, such as development of medicines then that animal experimentation is acceptable.
Explain two contrasting religious beliefs about heaven
Explain two contrasting beliefs about the origins of the universe
Fundamental Christians believe that the creation story describes exactly how the universe was made. They believe every word in the Bible is inspired by God, so therefore is true
Literal Christians regard these accounts in the Bible as parables rather than symbolic accounts were the main message is a God brought being into the universe. Some Christians may look to science for how God did this. They may believe that the Big Bang is how the universe originated.
Explain to religious beliefs about how the human race began
Fundamental Christians believe that human life came about as stated in Genesis. They believe that the human race began with Adam and Eve and from then humanity has developed.
However, some liberal Christians except the theory of evolution, and believe that the human race has evolved from a different species.m they still believe that God is the creator however, they will look to science to answer how.
Explain to contrasting religious beliefs about the use of natural resources
Some Christians believe that, because in the Bible it says “ let us make man in our image and let them rule over … the Earth” they believe that people can do whatever they like with the Earth and everything in it because they are in charge. They believe that natural resources of God-given so they should be utilised.
However, some Christians believe that creation does not exist for what humans can get out of it, but has its own unique value in God’s eyes . In the Bible, it says “ and God saw it as good” God is good for mission for people to rule over his creation in a way that sustains and protect the environment. So Christians believe that it is a responsibility to be coached. It’s only fair the better way than he found it so they should reduce pollution and preserve natural resources
Explain to similar beliefs about the sanctity of life
In Christianity, the sanctity of life is one of the major beliefs in the religion. The sanctity of life mean is that life is secret and that God only has the power to take life. This will cause Christians to be against euthanasia and abortion.
Similarly, Islam also believes in the sanctity of life. This is because in the Koran it teachers “ do you not take life, which God has made secret, except by right” so this indicates a Muslims that life is sacred because God made it
Explain to similar beliefs about animal experimentation
Muslims believe that causing harm to an animal doing anything that may harm animals, life, body or genetic order is not allowed. Causing stress and forcing them to do a job be on their power, is not allowed either.
“ all the creatures that crawl on the eighth, and those that fly with their wings are communities like yourselves” so suffering should be kept to absolute minimum.” However, they do believe that if it was to preserve human life, then she’ll be allowed”
However, some Christians may argue that animal experimentation is allowed . This is because humans have dominion over animals. In addition, they believe that if such actions way to protect and preserve a human life, such as development of medicines then that animal experimentation is acceptable. However, they do you believe that they have the responsibility to look after animals because in the Bible teachers “ those who are righteous care for animals needs”.
Explain to similar beliefs about what happens after death
In Christianity, they believe that they will be charged after death and they will be able to enter a state of paradise, which is an eternal life with guard outside of time. Or if they have not like a good life, they will face hell.
In Islam, they believe also that they will be judged after that and will be rewarded “ Ella as well aware of what you do” or they will be punished
Explain to religious beliefs about the creation story
Fundamental Christians believe that the creation story describes exactly how the universe was made “ in the beginning. God made heaven on Earth”. They believe every word in the Bible is inspired by God, so therefore is true.
Literal Christians regard these accounts in the Bible as parables rather than symbolic accounts were the main message is a God brought being into the universe. Some Christians may look to science for how God did this. They may believe that the Big Bang is how the universe originated.
“ let there be light” could be reference to the light caused by the Big Bang
Explain to religious beliefs about stewardship
Some Christians believe that, because in the Bible it says “ let us make man in our image and let them rule over … the Earth” they believe that people can do whatever they like with the Earth and everything in it because they are in charge. They believe that natural resources of God-given so they should be utilised.
However, some Christians believe that creation does not exist for what humans can get out of it, but has its own unique value in God’s eyes . In the Bible, it says “ and God saw it as good” God is good for mission for people to rule over his creation in a way that sustains and protect the environment. So Christians believe that it is a responsibility to be coached. It’s only fair the better way than he found it so they should reduce pollution and preserve natural resources
Explain to religious beliefs about caring for the world
some Christians believe that creation does not exist for what humans can get out of it, but has its own unique value in God’s eyes . In the Bible, it says “ and God saw it as good” God is good for mission for people to rule over his creation in a way that sustains and protect the environment. So Christians believe that it is a responsibility to be coached. It’s only fair the better way than he found it so they should reduce pollution and preserve natural resources
In addition, Christians also believe that caring for the world is important because it is an act of “ Love Thy Neighbor” this is because by caring for the world it sustains resources and the environment for future generations. So therefore they feel it is a duty to care for the world.
Explain to religious beliefs about evolution
Some Fundamental Christians deny the theory of evolution and believe that human life came about as stated in Genesis. They believe that the human race began with Adam and Eve and from then humanity has developed. They do not believe that we evolved from animals, and instead believe that God created humanity as a separate species. “ let us create man”
However, some liberal Christians except the theory of evolution, and believe that the human race has evolved from a different species. they still believe that God is the creator however, they will look to science to answer how.
