Religion And Life Issues Flashcards
Muslims views on pets?
They do not have them because animals space must not be limited. But pets with a purpose such as guard dogs are acceptable
Religious views on working animals?
As long as they are cared for and not over worked it is okay
Various religious views on vegetarianism?
Buddhists are vegetarian
Muslims only eat halal meat - must be prepared humanely and blood must be drained
Christians eat meat
Religious views on fur and ivory trade?
Muslims believe animals are being killed or harmed for an unworthy purpose so they do not support it
Key quotes for animal rights?
Sanctity of life - Christians, Muslims
God created animals for the use of human beings - Christians
Humans lived harmoniously with animals in the Garden of Eden
What’s the difference between animals and humans?
Animals do not have: Morality Compassion Reasoning Sense of worship
Religious teachings on planet earth?
The earth is the lords, and everything in it, the world and all who live in it - Christians (Psalm 24:1)
Stewardship
What’s the difference between prejudice and discrimination?
Prejudice is thinking badly of people because of a group they belong to or a characteristic
Discrimination is the actions that occur due to prejudice
What have been some responses in terms of law to prejudice?
Sex discrimination act 1975
Race discrimination act 1976
Disabled discrimination act 1995
Example of a public figure who fought prejudice?
Gandhi - fought for Hindus in South Africa and India
Religious arguments to do with abortion?
Sanctity of life (no one should be killed)
Quality of life (life should be fulfilled and content)
‘You shall not kill by abortion the fruit of the womb’ - Roman Catholic
Life is not absolutely paramount and sometime abortion is the lesser of two evils - Protestants
Beliefs on when life begins?
At conception
At birth
When they are conscious of their surroundings
120days (Muslims)
Christian views on war?
Some are pacifists (violence is wrong)
Christian thinkers believe it is just as a last resort or if they have good intentions
What do Christians believe about religion and animal rights?
God created the world and put humans in charge - stewardship
It is our responsibility to look after the animals, yet we are still in charge
Muslims views on pets?
They do not have them because animals space must not be limited. But pets with a purpose such as guard dogs are acceptable
