Religion and social responsibilites

Question 1

Why do Christians use the Bible to make moral decisions? 4 marks

Answer 1

1. It contains the teachings of Jesus (telling Christians how to live)
2. It contains teachings from the early church
3. The Bible contains the 10 commandments
4. The disciples wrote the bible

Question 2

Give three different attitudes to using the Bible to make moral decisions

Answer 2

1. Some believe as its the Bible it’s word is final
2. Some say it needs interpreting by the Church
3. Some think it needs to be updated to fit today’s society

Question 3

Give 3 ways in which the church helps people to make moral decisions?

Answer 3

1. Listening to the vicar/priest
2. Prayer
3. Speaking to other Christians

Question 4

For what type of Christian is the Church the final authority?

Answer 4

Roman Catholics

Question 5

What do Christians think about conscience?

Answer 5

It is a way of God telling them what to do and they should follow it.

Question 6

What is situation ethics?

Answer 6

The idea that you should do the most loving thing in any given situation

Question 7

Define Human rights

Answer 7

The basic rights every human is entitled to

Question 8

Why are human rights important to Christians? (4 marks)

Answer 8

It contains the right to religious freedom (1 mark)

Christians believe everyone is made in the image of God so all should have the same rights (1 mark)

Freedom of thought and expression allows them to practise their religion (1 mark)

The right to life agrees with the sanctity of life (1 mark)

Question 9

Why might human rights be a problem for Christians (4 marks)

Answer 9

Most Christians are against the right to form civil partnership as it allows homosexuality (1 mark)

Some Christians do not agree with interfaith marriage (1 mark)

Some believe that homosexuals should not raise a family (1 mark)

Human rights contradicts traditional views in church such as men doing most roles (1 mark)

Question 10

Define democratic processes

Answer 10

Citizens taking part in government

Question 11

Define electoral processes

Answer 11

How voting is organised

Question 12

Define political party

Answer 12

A group that tries to be elected into power for its policies

Question 13

Define pressure group

Answer 13

A group made to influence government policy

Question 14

Define the Golden rule

Answer 14

The teaching of Jesus that says love others as you would like to be loved

Question 15

Define social change

Answer 15

The way that society has changed and is changing

Question 16

Define genetic engineering

Answer 16

The deliberate modification of an organism by changing it’s DNA

Question 17

Give three arguments supporting genetic engineering

Answer 17

1. Can cure diseases
2. It is being done in different countries
   3 It’s closely monitored by the law

Question 18

Give three arguments against genetic engineering

Answer 18

1. Not enough info about the long term effects
2. It has irreversible effects
3. If the wrong person carries it out it could go wrong

Question 19

Give an argument supporting genetic engineering for Christians

Answer 19

1. Jesus was a healer and would want others to heal

Question 20

Give two reasons why Christians don’t support genetic engineering?

Answer 20

1. They believe it’s playing God

2. They don’t trust it

Question 21

Give two reasons why Muslims are against genetic engineering?

Answer 21

1. They believe scientists are trying to create life and replace God
2. They belief that DNA comes from God only