Thematic Studies QUOTES Flashcards
Humans are important (B)
Christianity
“God made man in his own image”
Dominion and Stewardship (B)
Christianity
“I gave you dominion over the birds of the sky and the fish of the sea”
This shows that humans are in charge of things in the world and have stewardship as they have a duty to look after the world that God created
Eating meat and killing animals (B)
Christianity
“Every living thing that moves shall be food for you”
Christians believe that we can eat whatever we want including animals
Creation (B)
Christianity
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the Earth”
Abortion (B)
Christianity
“Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you”
God knew us before we formed in the womb
God is always here to protect us
Therefore Christians believe abortion would be considered a sin
We exist at that point and God does not want us to be killed
Euthanasia and abortion (B)
(10 commandments)
Christianity
“Thou shall not kill”
Catholics believe that life begins at conception
From this commandment murder abortion euthanasia and suicide are all considered sins
These actions will not send us to heaven but to hell
Euthanasia and Abortion (B)
Christianity
“I your God, give life and I take it away”
Christians are taught that God gives everybody life therefore he is the only person that can take away our lives too
Bible story
Euthanasia and abortion
(B)
Christianity
In the bible the story of Job suggests that if we are suffering we should not end our own life
We should carry on because when Job’s life is in a rough state
He still believes in God and keeps his faith
As a result Job is rewarded
Violence (D)
Christianity
“I came not to bring peace but a sword”
Jesus is there with the sword
Jesus says that sometimes violence is the answer
He thinks that violence is better than not doing anything at all
Christians believe that using violence is sometimes a responsibility of ours
Peace (D)
Christianity
“Blessed are the peacemakers”
Jesus says that those people that bring peace are blessed by God
Jesus thinks that sometimes it is better to bring peace
This shows that pacifists are blessed
War (D)
Christianity
“ Live by the sword, die by the sword”
This shows that if we live a life of violence then we should expect violence also
The principles of Just War state that we should always have a water bring peace
However it also shows the the war and violence will never bring peace and silence
Protest with violence (D)
Christianity
“If you do not have a sword sell your shirt and buy one”
This says that everyone has responsibility to have a weapon and be ready to fight for what you believe in
Rules for Jihad (D)
Islam
“Allah does not love the aggressor”
This shows that if we can fight there must be a last resort to it
Aim of punishment
Retribution (E)
Christianity
“Eye for an eye”
“Tooth for a tooth”
From the Old Testament not Jesus
This teaches Christians that what someone has done to you you can then do to them
For example if someone hurts you then you essentially have the right to harm them too
Death penalty (E) Christianity
“Let he who is without sin, cast the first stone”
Jesus knows that none of us are completely innocent
He knows that we have all at least made one mistake in our lives
This tells Christians that the only people that can take lives have to be completely innocent therefore only God can take lives and other people cannot murder someone despite their actions
Retaliation (E)
Christianity
“Turn the other cheek”
This teaches Christians that we should turn the other cheek and forgive people
If Christians are forced to interact with violence We are encouraged to turn the other cheek and move away from violence
We are taught that reacting to violence with violence is wrong
Jesus is juxtaposing with the idea of “eye for an eye” from the Old Testament
Forgiving criminals (E) Christianity
“Forgive seven times and seventy-seven times after that”
Everyone is capable of being forgiven in gods kingdom therefore anyone can be forgiven on earth as it is in heaven
Attitudes towards sex (A)
Christianity
“Sexuality is ordered to conjugal love of man and woman”
Conjugal means within marriage so Christians believe that we should only have sex with we are married
Christians disapprove of cohabitation which is having sex outside of marriage
Cohabitation is seen as a sin
They believe that sex is more special within the marriage
Attitudes towards sex (A)
Islam
“Whoever seeks beyond marriage then those are the transgressors”
Quran 23:7
Muslims believe only correct context for sex is within the marriage
Muslims urge to keep sex within marriage for positive reasons as they believe it makes sex more special
What year did the first same-sex marriage in the UK take place?
2014
What part of the Bible celebrate sexual desire and relationships?
The Song of Solomon in the Bible contains poems that shows that Christian stress the importance of enjoying sex and having fun
Homosexuality (A)
Christian and Muslim story
The story of Sodom argues against homosexuality
The city is destroyed after the men and sudden demand sex with two males angels godsends
The angel say God sent them to destroy the city because of sin
On the other hand other Christians may believe he was just going to destroy the city anyway without a reasoning
Homosexuality (A)
Christianity
“ under no circumstances can homosexual acts be approved”
(Catechism of Catholic Church)
This urges homosexual people to stay celibate which means they can have a relationship that they are not allowed to have sexual intercourse
Homosexuality (A)
Modern society
In modern society religions do condemn homophobia and they are becoming more accepting of homosexuality but some Christians may believe homosexuality is a sin still
