Religion and Life Flashcards
The Origins of the Universe (Christianity) - A quote showing that God gave life to humans in the beginning, giving them a soul, placing them above other beings
“The Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being”
The Origins of the Universe (Islam) - A quote showing that Allah is the creator and controller of the universe, who made the earth in six days, as well as everything in the universe
“Your Lord is God who created the heavens and earth in six days… He created the sun, moon and stars… All creation and all command belongs to Him” - Qur’an
The Origins of the Universe (Islam) - A quote showing that Islamic ideas of creation resemble theories like the Big Bang
“Have those who disbelieved not considered that the heavens and the earth were a joined entity, and We separated them and made from water every living thing?”
The Value of the World (Christianity) - A quote showing a Christian’s role in stewardship, that they should be mindful of the earth and care for it
“When I consider your heavens… what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?” - Psalm
The Value of the World (Islam) - A quote showing that to show khalifah and to cultivate and nurture the world is to be charitable in the eyes of Allah
“Every single Muslim that cultivates or plants anything of which humans, animals or birds may eat is counted as charity towards them on his behalf” - Hadith
The Value of the World (Christianity) - A quote reflecting the idea that Adam, the first man on earth, was given the role as steward for it, and as such, other Christians should follow in his footsteps
“The Lord God took [Adam] and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it” - Genesis
The Value of the World (Islam) - A quote suggesting Allah has given His earth to humans, and so they should protect the environment
“It is He who has made you successors on the earth” - Qur’an
The Value of the World (Christianity) - A quote suggesting human dominion (power and authority to take charge of the earth), which some interpret as meaning humans may do whatever they like
“Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground” - Genesis
The Use and Abuse of the Environment, and Pollution (Islam) - A quote suggesting Muslims need to help the environment and shouldn’t destroy it through greed
“Do not seek from it more than you need” - Hadith
The Use and Abuse of the Environment, and Pollution (Christianity) - A quote suggesting the world is on loan to humans who have been given the responsibility by God to look after it
“Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it” - Genesis
The Use and Abuse of the Environment, and Pollution (Christianity) - A quote suggesting that everything must be looked after by humans as it all belongs to God
“The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it” - Psalm
The Use and Abuse of the Environment, and Pollution (Christianity) - A quote suggesting that Christians should always look after the creatures of the earth and be responsible with them
“Every human act of irresponsibility towards creatures is an abomination” - Alliance of Religious Conservation, Assisi 1986
The Use and Abuse of Animals (Christianity) - A quote suggesting all living things were made to be eaten by people
“Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things” - Genesis
The Use and Abuse of Animals (Christianity) - A quote which suggests God accepts both meat and non-meat eaters equally
“The one who eats everything must not treat with contempt the one who does not, and the one who does not eat everything must not judge the one who does, for God has accepted them” - Romans
The Origins of Human Life (Islam) - A quote suggesting Allah brought about all human life
“You humans were lifeless and He gave you life” - Qur’an
