Theme B: Religion and Life Flashcards

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Beliefs about Origins of the Universe

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  • Biblical
  • Big Bang Theory
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Christian Quote for Origin of Universe

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“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” Genesis

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Fundamentalist Christians

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Christians who believe that the Bible contains the actual word of God and that these words are all factually correct.

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Liberal Christians

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They believe the Bible is poetry or a metaphor, which contains the truth but it is not literally true.

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Beliefs about Value of Human Life

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  • Sanctity of life (Christianity)
  • Quality of life (non-religious)
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Stewardship Christians

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They believe people should look after the interests of the planet and all life on it.

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Dominion Christians

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The idea that humans are in charge of the world on behalf of God, this gives humans the right to use the world’s natural resources for their own benefit.

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Beliefs about Human Impact on the Environment

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Stewardship - The earth should be nurtured for by people.
Dominion - Humans have total control over the world’s resources.

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Examples of environmental issues

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Pollution, global warming, deforestation, conservation

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Beliefs for Animal Rights

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  • Stewardship Christians say we should take care of animals.
  • Noah’s Arc
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Quotes for Animal Rights

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“Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain”
“The righteous care for the needs of their animals”

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Beliefs against Animal Rights

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  • Dominion Christians say we should take advantage of the earth.
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Quotes against Animal Rights

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“Everything that lives and moves is food for you”

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Beliefs about Origins of Human Life

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  • Biblical
  • Darwinism
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Biblical Quotes about Origins of Human Life

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“The Lord God made man from the dust of the ground”

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Darwinism

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The idea that all species have a common ancestor that we have evolved from by the process of natural selection.

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Beliefs about Death and the Afterlife

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  • Heaven
  • Hell
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Quotes about Heaven

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“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes”

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Quotes about Hell

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“The smoke of their torment for ever and ever.”

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Abortion

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The deliberate termination of a pregnancy before the fetus is born.

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Arguments for Abortion

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  • Quality of life
  • Pro-choice movement
  • Metta and karuna (loving-kindness and compassion)
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Quotes for Abortion

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“Love thy neighbour”

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Arguments against Abortion

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  • Sanctity of life
  • Pro - life
  • There are alternatives e.g. adoption
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Quotes against Abortion

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“Thou shalt not kill”
“I, you God, give life and I take it away”
First Moral Precept “Abstain from taking life”

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Euthanasia

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Assisted suicide

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Arguments for Euthanasia

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  • Quality of life
  • Metta and karuna
  • Double effect allowed by the Catholic Church
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Quotes for Euthanasia

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“Love thy neighbour”

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Arguments against Euthanasia

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  • Sanctity of life
  • First Moral Precept
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Quotes against Euthanasia

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“God created mankind in his own image”
“Euthanasia is a grave violation of the law of God” - John Paul II