theme B religion and life Flashcards
what is the difference between fundamentalist and liberal christians
fundamentalist christians that the creation story is literally true and is exactly how the earth was created
liberal christians believe the creation story is symbolic and the main message is god cerated the universe, they will still look into science
quotes about the creation of the universe
’’ In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth’’
random- ‘‘The kingdom of God is within you’’
contrasts between the Big Bang theory and the creation story and islamic views on creation story
Biblical- Over 7 days, Spoke things into existence- God created the earth
Big bang- began with tiny dense hot something, expanded over 13.8 billion years, continues to expand and cool, matter hat flung everywhere became stars and galaxies.
Muslim- believe God created the earth in 6 days ‘’ when God created the universe the heavens and the earth was one and God split them into two smoke life forms’’ Quran 21:30
Why may the Big Bang theory be good
it helps people get a better understanding of Gods creation
God has the power to do anything so creation through the Big Bang is possible
Islam creation and big bang are similar
quotes for stewardship in Christianity and Islam
'’The lord took the man (Adam) and put him in the garden of eden to work it and take care of it’’
- christians have responsibility
- work is a gift form God
- It will make god happy thus creating a closer relation ship with him but following his commands
-God is love so we should reflect Jesus by loving the world
'’It is he who has made you successors of he earth’’
-Quran states that the laws of God should not be changed
it is beloved by Shia and sunni muslims to steward (Kalifa)
-responsibility
Quotes that link to Animal experimentation , deforestation etc
In the bible it says God gave humans DOMINION over earth
‘’ Rule over the fish I the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground’’
Stewardship/ Khalifah definition
people have duty to protect and care over the world
quotes about the world belonging to God islam and christianity
’’ the earth is the lords and everything in it’’ psalms
’’ do not seek form it more that what you need’’ Hadith
Christian belief about animal abuse vs islamic beliefs
- some believe God made animals for food
- some believe if food was grown on land currently being used for farming meat there would be more food to go aground which would make God more happy.
Quran - struck rules no animal must be killed in front of another
- only for food no hunting for pleasure
- pigs must not be eaten
- (halal) - meat is killed in he name of God and blood is drained out- killed with soap knife to prevent suffering
christian and Islamic views about abortion
DISAGREE - Christianity , sanctity of life ( life is holy and only God can take it away)
Jeremiah 1:5 shows that God has a plan for everyone and abortion is taking that away
also taking away form what God has created .
‘’ for you created my inmost being; you knit me together in your mothers womb’’
AGREE- christianity and muslims- quality of life ( well being of a person health and happiness)
- some may agree with abortion if the baby will have very poor quality of life
- some may believe that it is okay if the baby will be born into horrible circumstances if it will negatively effect the parents
- of rape is a reason for abortion
law about abortion
licensed clinic, first 24 weeks of pregnancy
what is Euthanasia and different types
painless ending of someones life
voluntary- the ill person ask for their life to be taken
involuntary- the person is capable of expressing a choice but is not capable to do so
Non-voluntary- the person is unable to express a choice, for example a baby or a person in coma
islam and Christian beliefs about Euthanasia
favour- God gives humans free will(c), Euthanasia may be the most kind and loving thing to do in a certain circumstance. ‘’ love your neighbour’’
Euthanasia may be the most gentle death which may not be the case if natural death occurs
Against- Euthanasia is deliberately ending life- murder’’ do to kill’’ Ten Commandments, God is the most supreme there for can only take away life.
Euthanasia can possible become normalised by the receptive frequency at which It is happening with goes gains Gods commands.
Jeremiah- ‘‘for I know the plans I have for you’’
Muslim quote about Euthanasia
’’ No soul may die except with Gods permission at a predestines time ‘’
what is akhira
life after death
