THEME B: Religion And Life Flashcards
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What are Christian beliefs on the creation of the universe?(3)
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- God designed and created the universe
- God created all things ‘out of nothing’ ex nihilo
- Genesis 1 gives a story on how the world was created in 6 days
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What do Chrisitans believe happened on those 6 days in Genesis?
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- Day and night
- Oceans
- Land and plants
- Sun, moon and stars
- Birds and fish
- Land animals and man
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What do Fundamental Christians believe?(2)
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- Every word inspired by God and therefore completely true
- Wouldn’t necessarily believe in the Big Bang theory
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What do Liberal Christians believe?(4)
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- Bible is more like a parable
- God brought universe into being but we should use science to try and understand it
- Big bang could have been God’s way of forming the universe
- 7 days as a metaphor for 4.6 billion years
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What are Muslim beliefs on how the universe was created?(2)
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- God put the whole universe under his command
- God’s work and creation never ends as it continues with every new birth and every new seed that grows
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What do Muslims believe about creation of the universe with regards to science?(3)
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- Qu’ran links well to the Big Bang theory
- Qur’an explains why but science should explain how
- Encourages scientific understand to lead to greater understanding of God
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What is the Big Bang theory?(2)
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- 13.8 billion years ago
- Massive expansion of space took place, universed expanded and cooled
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What do both Christians and Muslims belief about the value of the world?
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- They should respect nature and care for the environment
- Living on God’s earth is a privilege
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What is a Christian belief on stewardship?(2)
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- God gave humans the privilege to live in the world and therefore they should take responsibility and look after it
- We only have one planet and it cannot be replaced
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What is a Christian teaching and quote on stewardship?
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- Adam and Eve in Garden of Eden were the first stewards
“to work it and take care of it
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What is a Muslim teaching on stewardship?(4)
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- Allah has given humans responsibility to take care of the planet
- Muslims are all Khalifahs(stewards of God’s world)
- God is the creator and we should not damage his creation
- Humans will be judged on the day of judgement about their treatment of the planet.
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What is a Muslim quote on stewardship?
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“God created everything and the earth belongs”
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What are two contrasting Christian beliefs on dominion?(2)
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- Genesis shows we have the right to use earth’s resources as humans were given authority
- Some say they cannot do what they like if it damages something God has made
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What is a Christian quote on dominion?
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“Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky”
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Give two reasons why people experience awe and wonder when they look at the world.
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- Beauty and complexity proves God must exist and he created the world
- Nature is amazing as it represents the glory of God
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What is a Christian view on the abuse of the environment?
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- Being in charge does not give people the right to
abuse, spoil, waste or destroy what God has
made
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What is a Muslim view on the abuse of the environment? Give a quote
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- Hadith advices Muslims only to take what is neccesary from the world
“Do not seek from it more than what you need”
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What are ways to look after the planet?(5)
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- Recycling
- Reusing items
- Reducing vehicle journeys
- Using light and water responsibly
- Planting trees
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What are two Christian quotes to support their views on pollution?
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“The earth is the LORD’s and everything in it”
“Every human act of irresponsibility towards creatures is an abomination”
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What are two Christian views on the use and abuse of animals?
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- God gave humans dominion over animals
- God gave humans stewardship over animals
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Why are animals used for experiments?(2)
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- Scientists test new products, such as medicines, cosmetics and additives that are added to food
- Test to make sure it is safe for humans
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What are 2 Christian views on animal testing?+2 quotes
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- Only if there is no other safe way to develop medicine”The earth is the LORD’s and everything in it”
- Human life more important “Rule over the fish in the sea”
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What are 2 Muslim views on animal testing?
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- Harming animals not allowed, humans will be judged on judgement day based on their actions towards animals
- Acceptable if it is to save human life
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What are a few points exploring animal testing as harming God’s creatures?
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- Draize eye irritancy test: apply a test substance to rabbit, often chained so they can’t scratch their eyes
- 92% of drugs tested on animals fail
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What are 2 contrasting Christian views on using animals for food?
- Against killing animals
- Humans created in the image of God so we are more important
"Everything that lives and moved about will be food for you"
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What is a Muslim view on using animals for food?
- Food must be halal and slaughtered correctly
- Animals must be killed in the name of God.
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What is a Christian belief on origins of human life?
- Adam and Eve created as the first humans
- Some Christians believe the story is literally true and the whole human race are descendants
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What is the theory of evolution?
- Suggests that all living things on the earth have developed from simple forms
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What are Christian attitudes to evolution?
- Some believe Darwin is wrong as life started the way the Bible states, by creating Adam and Eve
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What are Muslim attitudes to evolution?
- Some Muslims reject evolution and are creationists; they believe that all God formed all the different species
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What is sanctity of life for Christians and Muslims?(3)
- Ending life is rejecting the most precious gift
- God creates all life so only he can take it away
- To end a human life is to prevent God's plan from coming into action
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What are two Christian quotes relating to sanctity of life?
"So God created mankind in his own image"
"Thou shalt not kill"
- Reflection of God, should not end life through choice
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What are is a Muslim view on sanctity of life?(2)
- Al-Qadr, or predestination, meaning that everyone’s life is already mapped out for them by God
- To take your own life or the life of others is committing shirk
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What is quality of life?
How good a person's life is
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What are Christian views FOR abortion?(2)
- If it saves the mother's life
- Acceptable if the mother was raped or the child would be disabled
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What are Christian views AGAINST abortion?(2)
- Against sanctity of life
- Life is a gift from God and a
blessing
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What is a Christan quote AGAINST abortion?
“Before I formed you in
the womb I knew you"
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What are Muslim views FOR abortion?(2)
- Mother's life in danger, result of rape
- Severe disabilities
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What are Muslim views AGAINST abortion?(2)
- Not acceptable if it is because of finances
- Taking a life seen as murder
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What is a Muslim quote AGAINST abortion?
"Do not kill your children
for fear of povert"
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What do pro-choice groups believe?(2)
- Woman's life comes first
- Cruel if mentally or physically disabled
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What do pro-life groups believe?(5)
- Life begins at conception
- Abortion is murder
- Unborn children need to be protected
- Adoption is an option
- Disabled children can still have a life
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What are Christian views FOR euthanasia?(2)
- Most loving thing to do
- Free will so they should be able to choose when to end their lives
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What is a Christian quote FOR euthanasia?
"Blessed are the merciful"
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What are Christian views AGAINST euthanasia?(3)
- Possibly pressured
- Against sanctity of life
- Only God has the right to take life
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What is a Muslim quote AGAINST euthanasia?
"Do not take life, which God has made sacred"
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What is the value of human life?
- Christians and Muslims believe that what they do in life will effect the eternally
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What are Christians beliefs on the after life?(1)
- God judges whether a person will spend their life in hell or heaven
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What are Muslim beliefs on the after life?(2)
- Once they die, they will be waiting until the day of judgement
- Soul does not die but continues in the afterlife
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What are Christian views on heaven?(3)
- Where God resides
- No death or pain in heaven
- We go to heaven because of Jesus' sacrifice
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What are Muslim views on heaven?(3)
- Jannah
- Eternal beautiful garden
- No suffering
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What are Muslim views on judgement?
- Angel Israfil will blow a trumpet announcing the last day and the dead will be resurrected
- God will look at their book of life and decide their fate
