Theme B: Religion and Life Flashcards
Beliefs about Origins of the Universe
- Biblical
- Big Bang Theory
Christian Quote for Origin of Universe
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” Genesis
Fundamentalist Christians
Christians who believe that the Bible contains the actual word of God and that these words are all factually correct.
Liberal Christians
They believe the Bible is poetry or a metaphor, which contains the truth but it is not literally true.
Beliefs about Value of Human Life
- Sanctity of life (Christianity)
- Quality of life (non-religious)
Stewardship Christians
They believe people should look after the interests of the planet and all life on it.
Dominion Christians
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.
Beliefs about Human Impact on the Environment
Stewardship - The earth should be nurtured for by people.
Dominion - Humans have total control over the world’s resources.
Examples of environmental issues
Pollution, global warming, deforestation, conservation
Beliefs for Animal Rights
- Stewardship Christians say we should take care of animals.
- Noah’s Arc
Quotes for Animal Rights
“Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain”
“The righteous care for the needs of their animals”
Beliefs against Animal Rights
- Dominion Christians say we should take advantage of the earth.
Quotes against Animal Rights
“Everything that lives and moves is food for you”
Beliefs about Origins of Human Life
- Biblical
- Darwinism
Biblical Quotes about Origins of Human Life
“The Lord God made man from the dust of the ground”
Darwinism
The idea that all species have a common ancestor that we have evolved from by the process of natural selection.
Beliefs about Death and the Afterlife
- Heaven
- Hell
Quotes about Heaven
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes”
Quotes about Hell
“The smoke of their torment for ever and ever.”
Abortion
The deliberate termination of a pregnancy before the fetus is born.
Arguments for Abortion
- Quality of life
- Pro-choice movement
- Metta and karuna (loving-kindness and compassion)
Quotes for Abortion
“Love thy neighbour”
Arguments against Abortion
- Sanctity of life
- Pro - life
- There are alternatives e.g. adoption
Quotes against Abortion
“Thou shalt not kill”
“I, you God, give life and I take it away”
First Moral Precept “Abstain from taking life”
Euthanasia
Assisted suicide
Arguments for Euthanasia
- Quality of life
- Metta and karuna
- Double effect allowed by the Catholic Church
Quotes for Euthanasia
“Love thy neighbour”
Arguments against Euthanasia
- Sanctity of life
- First Moral Precept
Quotes against Euthanasia
“God created mankind in his own image”
“Euthanasia is a grave violation of the law of God” - John Paul II
