sanctity of life theme b

What is the Sanctity of Life?

Belief that life is sacred / holy because it was created by God. (RELIGIOUS).

What is the Quality of Life?

The standard of health, comfort and happiness/fulfilment experienced by a person. (SECULAR).

Quote from Genesis about creation?

In the image of God He created them (Genesis).

Quote from the Qur’an about life?

God gave you life (Qur’an).

Quote from the Qur’an about killing?

Do not kill yourselves or others (Qur’an).

Quote from the Bible about the body?

Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit (Bible).

Quote from the Qur’an about death?

It is not possible to die except by permission of God (Qur’an).

Quote from the Qur’an about killing a soul?

Whoever has killed a soul it is as though He has killed all mankind (Qur’an).

What do Christians believe about the Sanctity of Life?

Christians believe in the Sanctity of Life – the idea that life is sacred and holy because it was created by God. Strong Version – All life is always sacred. Weak Version – Life is sacred but quality should also be taken into account. Genesis teaches Christians that humans are made ‘imago dei’ – in the image and likeness of God. This means that human life has special worth and value. St Paul wrote that ‘your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit’, which teaches Christians that their body is sacred and that their life is precious. Applications: Abortion and Euthanasia.

What do Muslims believe about the Sanctity of Life?

Muslims believe in the Sanctity of Life – the idea that life is sacred and holy because it was created by God. The Qur’an teaches Muslims that ‘you were lifeless and God gave you life’. The Qur’an also teaches that God is sovereign over human life – He decides when you are born and when you will die. ‘It is not possible to die except by permission of God at an appointed time’ (Qur’an). Therefore, Muslims oppose euthanasia. Belief in the sanctity of life means that taking away life is wrong – ‘do not kill yourselves or others’ (Qur’an). Applications: Abortion and Euthanasia.