Religion and Life Flashcards
How was the world created for the two types of Christians
Fundamentalist believe the Genesis creation story to be 100% true.
Liberalists believe that the story is symbolic and not exactly true
What do the two Christian’s beliefs about looking after the planet
Stewardship is the belief to take care of the world for God
Dominion is the belief to use the worlds resources fully
What are Buddhist beliefs about taking care of the world
They believe that they should keep the world clean for their later rebirths.
They also believe in karma
What does the sanctity of life mean
This means all life is holy and sacred
What are quotes for the sanctity of life
‘Thou shall not kill’
‘God created man in his own image’
What are arguments for euthanasia
Up to the person if they want to die
It could be to end their suffering
It takes a lot of effort to keep them alive
What are arguments against euthanasia
A cure might be found later on
Doctors should try save them not kill them
Some people might do this to inherit their elderly’s money
What are Christian views about euthanasia
Sanctity of life
‘Love your neighbour’
‘Thou shall not kill’
God gave us free will
What are Buddhist views about euthanasia
‘Do not harm any life’
Karma
Metta
Ahimsa
Right intention
What’s the story with Adam and Eve
God created them in the garden of Eden. Then a snake tempted them to eat an apple from the forbidden tree, which ended them getting kicked out and left to work for themselves
What is a hospice
A place where elderly go to come into terms with death and prepare themselves for it
What are Christian views about life after death
Those who believe in ‘saved by grace’ believe that they will go to heaven if they believe in Jesus.
Those who believe in ‘saved by works’ believe that they will go to heaven by working like the parable of the sheep and goat
What are Buddhist views about life after death
They believe in rebirths. And in order to escape the wheel of samsara and become enlightened they must end their suffering
What are Christian views about Abortion
Sanctity of life
‘Thou shall not kill’
God gave us free will
What are Buddhist beliefs about abortion
‘Do not kill’
Karma
Ahimsa
Right intention
Metta
