Sanctity of Life

Question 1

What is pacifism?

Answer 1

Refusing to fight in war.

Question 2

What is the sanctity of life?

Answer 2

Human life is sacred since it was created by God.

Question 3

3 reasons why human life is precious?

Answer 3

One of the ten commandments is ‘you shall not kill.’
The body is a temple of the holy spirit.
Human life comes directly from God.

Question 4

Sanctity of life when it comes to killing in self defence?

Answer 4

It is not murder.

Question 5

Sanctity of life when it comes to killing in wars?

Answer 5

Avoid wars and be a pacifist. Unless it is a just war to defend innocent people.

Question 6

Sanctity of life when it comes to capital punishment?

Answer 6

Since life is sacred it is not accepted.
However, the bible punishes people with capital punishment for some offences.

Question 7

What do humanists believe about life?

Answer 7

It is precious and should be preserved.

Question 8

SOWAA showing life is sacred? (2)

Answer 8

‘God created mankind in his image’
‘your body is a temple of the holy spirit’

Question 9

SOWAA against war?

Answer 9

‘love your enemies’