Theme B exam Flashcards
what is the sanctity of life
that life is sacred and god given
why is life sacred
life is god made
god has a plan for us
the ten commandments said do not kill
why is life not sacred
we are born with sin
atheist argument - don’t believe god made us
Buddhist argument - every kind of life is equal and sanctity of life is only about humanity
define stewardship
looking after something on behalf of someone or in animals we look after them for God so we can’t abuse them
what does the British law state about using animals for testing
that any new drug used for medicine must be tested on at least two different types of mammal. One of these must be a large non-rodent type animal to ensure the drug works and is safe for human use
what do Christians think about animals rights and consuming meat
believe god gave humans dominion over the world and all in it (genesis)
animals are a part of god creation and deserve respect and protection - St Francis of Assisi
Jesus said that god cares even about the sparrows
the earth and everything in it is the lords - bible and stewardship
if they are not vegetarian many Christians eat free range and organic meat
many actively campaign against hunting as a sport and agree only with medical testing but encourage different methods
on day of judgement we will be called for our actions including treatment of animals - book of revelation Jesus talked about it
in the genesis animals were made before us and therefore they were here first and we should treat them with the same level of respect
what would atheists argue about the consumption of animals
many atheists would argue that as long as we do it in a humanin way it is okay because food is a basic necessity of life and humans ultimately have more dominance over the animals
animals don’t have a soul so if we kill them we aren’t hurting god
define dominion
humans are the most important and most dominant thing on Earth and by using animals we are simply following gods rule of dominion and God told humans they should control other living beings
fill the earth and subdue it and have dominion over every living thing
what do liberal Christians believe about the creation of the universe
they believe the science but that the creation story I still relevant because the events happen in the same order and it is useful to help you understand the complex science and now we understand the science the story of genesis is no longer relevant
more symbolic and parables
what do fundamental Christians believe about the universe creation
purely believe in genesis
evolution
we didn’t begin as humans and it happens by natural selection and all different species have developed from similar life forms
first real proof the bible is wrong
what do fundamental Christians believe about evolution
they believe it is a lie and evidence as fossils were put there as a test of our faith
the believe all the statements in the bible and genesis are literally true and there are certain basic beliefs that are essential to a Christian faith
define humanism
Humanism is a philosophical and ethical stance that emphasizes the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively, and generally prefers critical thinking and evidence over acceptance of dogma or superstition. the love of learning science meaning there is no place for a religious outlook or the belief in divine supernatural powers
ex nihilio
out of nothing
genesis 2:15
adam was given the duty of being a steward to the garden of eden
