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Section 1 - Rights and Responsibilities Flashcards

1
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Why do many Christians only use the Bible when making moral decisions?

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  • Bible is word of god

- Bible contains teachings –> Letters from disciples, Jesus + Decalogue

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Why do some Christians not only use the Bible when making moral decisions?

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  • Believe Bible was written by people inspired by god
  • Authority of the Church for some Christians (RC’s)
  • Others use the conscience
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Why do some Christians believe only the Church is a basis for making moral decisions?

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  • Church is the body of Christ. God speaks thru church
  • Nobody is following unchecked conscience
  • Moral decisions are important part of life
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What is situation ethics?

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The idea that Christians should base moral decisions on what is the most loving thing to do

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Why do some Christians use SE as a basis for moral decisions?

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  • Jesus followed SE
  • Should only do what produces loving outcomes
  • Jesus’ statement -> only laws are love
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Why do some Christians think situation ethics is wrong?

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  • God gave laws on how to live life in the Bible
  • Church knows best?
  • Unsure of all consequences –> SE could be wrong
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Which authorities do Protestants use when making moral decisions?

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  • Bible contains straightforward teachings e.g 10 cmds

- Bible doesn’t contain teachings on contraception or civil partnerships -> conscience or Church

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Which authorities do Catholics use when making moral decisions?

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  • Usually use the Church and Magisterium

- Sometimes have to use SE e.g prevention of AIDS

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Why may a Christian who usually follows their conscience turn to other authorities when making moral decisions?

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  • If conscience disagrees with Christian teachings -> turn to Bible or Church and see what they teach
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Why may a Christian who usually uses SE turn to other authorities when making moral decisions?

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  • If issue is too complicated -> safer to follow the Church or Bible. More likely to make best decision for the matter
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What are human rights?

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The rights and freedoms which everyone is entitled to

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Why are human rights important for Christians?

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  • Belief of sanctity of life-life is holy and belongs to god
  • Freedom of religion, conscience and thought are essential for being Christian
  • The right for non discrimination is important for them
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Why can human rights cause problems for Christians?

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  • Many against civil partnerships, interfaith marriage and homos raising a family
  • Catholics could be against women who want to be priests
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Why are many Christians against Civil Partnerships?

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  • Against God’s will -> shown in Bible
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Why are many Christians against homosexuals raising a family?

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  • Children should be brought up with a Christian mother and father
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What are Electoral processes?

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The ways which voting is organised

17
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What are Democratic processes?

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The ways which all citizens can take part in government

18
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What is a Political Party?

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A group which tries to be elected into power by its policies

19
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What is a Pressure group?

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A group formed to influence government policy on a particular issue

20
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Why is it important to take part in electoral and democratic processes?

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  • Gov sets taxes and vat, voting could change the rates
  • EU Parliament has control over EU spending -> could affect UK
  • Can have a say in how NHS etc are run
  • We fought for equal human rights
21
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What is the golden rule?

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Treat others in the same way which you would like to be treated - Jesus

22
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What is Social change?

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The way which society has changed and is changing

23
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Why do most Christians believe it is important to take part in electoral and democratic processes?

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  • Would use golden rule on some policies
  • Parable of Sheep and Goats - Christians should help the sick, feed the hungry and clothe the poor
  • Cain and Abel - Christians are responsible for others rights
24
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Why may some Non-Religious people be in favour of genetic engineering?

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  • Offers cures for dangerous diseases
  • Available in other countries
  • Doesn’t involve loss of human life
  • Has vast potential benefits
25
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Why may some Non-Religious people not be in favour of genetic engineering?

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  • Too little information about consequences
  • Irreversible effects
  • Puts a lot of power into scientists
  • Treats people the same as plants
26
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Which branch of Christians believe in genetic engineering?

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Liberal Protestants

27
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Why are Liberal Protestants mostly in favour of genetic engineering?

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  • GE can heal and Jesus was a healer
  • Research into drugs can improve human life
  • Difference in creating cells and people
  • Embryos aren’t humans until they are viable
28
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Why are some Catholics in favour of GE as long as it doesn’t involve embryos?

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  • Life begins at conception
  • Killing an embryo is murder
  • Embryos have been produced with methods the Church disagrees with
29
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Why are some Christians against all forms of GE?

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  • People don’t have the right to interfere with God’s Will
  • Believe it’s ‘playing god’ -> sin
  • It is wrong to try and make Earth perfect

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