Theme B-Religion and Life.

What are two general Christian beliefs about creation?

• God designed the universe and made it out of nothing.

• God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh.

What are two christian beliefs about the origins of the universe?

• Fundamentalist Christians: believe the Bible is literally true, so creation stories describe exactly how God created the universe (seven days may be long periods).

• Liberal Christians: believe creation stories are symbolic, so the main message is God created the universe, and science can explain how.

What do Scientists believe about the Big Bang process?

• The universe started as a tiny, extremely dense point that suddenly expanded.

• As it spread out, it cooled down and gradually formed stars, planets, and galaxies.

What are two christian beliefs about the Big Bang Theory?

• Fundamentalist Christians: reject the Big Bang theory because they believe the Bible’s creation account is literally true; the Big Bang theory contradicts a six-day creation and a young Earth.

• Liberal Christians: accept the Big Bang theory because they see Genesis as symbolic, so they believe God created the universe and science explains the process God used.

What are two Christian beliefs about the value of the world?

• Roman Catholics: believe the world is valuable because it is God’s creation and reflects his goodness, showing that everything God made has importance.

• Quakers: believe the world is valuable because God’s spirit is present in all life, meaning every part of creation is sacred and worthy of respect.

How does a belief in the value of the world influence Christians?

• Christians believe the world is valuable because it is God’s creation, so they feel awe and wonder, appreciate its beauty, and care for it.

• Christians believe humans have a responsibility because they are stewards of God’s creation, so they use resources ethically and protect the environment.

What does stewardship mean?

Stewardship is the belief that humans have a responsibility to care for and protect God’s creation.

What are two christian beliefs about stewardship?

• Roman Catholics: believe humans are God’s stewards because the world is his creation, so they must care for the environment and use resources responsibly.

• Quakers: believe stewardship means protecting all life because God’s spirit is in everyone and everything, so they prioritise peace, sustainability, and environmental justice.

What does dominion mean?

Dominion is the belief that humans have authority over the Earth and its resources, given by God

What are two christan beliefs about dominion?

• Roman Catholics: believe humans have dominion because God gave them authority, so they must care for and protect the Earth.

• Some Fundamentalist Christians: believe humans have dominion because God made them rulers, so they can use the Earth’s resources freely for human benefit,without harming God’s creation.

What are two Christain beliefs about the use of natural resources?

• Roman Catholics: believe natural resources should be used because God gave them to humans, so they must be protected and shared fairly.

• Some Evangelical Christians: believe natural resources can be used because God made humans rulers of the Earth, so they can exploit them to meet human needs

What are 3 types of pollution and their cause?

• Air pollution because of fumes from factories and transport.

• Land pollution because of poor disposal fo waste.

• Water pollution beacsue of dumping waste into rivers and seas.

What are two ways in which Christains help the environment?

• Roman Catholics: believe humans should protect the environment because God created the world, so they participate in recycling, tree-planting, and campaigns to reduce pollution.

• Quakers: believe the Earth is sacred because God’s spirit is present in all life, so they live simply, avoid waste, and support environmental charities.

What are two Christian beliefs about the use of animals for food?

• Roman Catholics: believe animals can be used for food because God gave humans dominion over them, so they can be eaten but must be treated humanely.

• Some Seventh-day Adventists: believe animals should not be used for food because the body is God’s temple, meaning harming health disrespects God, so they follow a vegetarian diet.

What are two Christian beliefs about animal experimentation?

• Roman Catholics: believe animal experimentation can be acceptable because humans have dominion over animals, so it can be done if it benefits humans and is carried out humanely.

• Quakers: believe animal experimentation is wrong because all life is sacred, so they oppose testing on animals and support alternatives.

What are two christian beliefs about the origins of human life?

• One Christian belief is that God created Adam from dust, showing that human life is intentionally created and given value by God.

• Another Christian belief is that God created Eve from Adam’s rib, showing that humans are made for relationship and companionship.

What are two Christian beliefs about the value of human life?

• Roman Catholics: believe human life is sacred because humans are made in God’s image, so every life must be protected from conception to natural death.

• Quakers: believe human life is valuable because God’s spirit is present in everyone, so all people should be treated with respect and dignity.

What are two Christian beliefs about Evolution?

• Roman Catholics: accept evolution because Genesis teaches theological truths, so they believe God guided the process of creation.

• Seventh-day Adventists: reject evolution because they interpret Genesis literally, so they believe humans were created directly by God.

What is the scientific belief about evolution? 

Scientists believe humans developed over millions of years through evolution by natural selection, where the best-adapted organisms survive and pass on their traits.

What is the sanctity of life?

The sanctity of life is the belief that human life is sacred because it is created by God,so should be protected and respected.

What is the quality of life?

The quality of life is a measure of how healthy, comfortable, and independent a person’s life is, which can affect decisions about its value.

What is the sanctity of life argument?

Life is sacred because it is God-given (sanctity of life), so abortion is morally wrong as it ends innocent life.

What is the quality of life argument?

Life’s value depends on wellbeing and suffering (quality of life), so abortion can be acceptable if it prevents serious harm, e.g., risk to the mother’s health.

What are the conditions for the 1967 Abortion Act?

• An abortion must take place in a liscenced clinic and only in the first 24 weeks of pregnancy.

• The 24 week limit does not apply if the mother’s life is in danger or if the child will be born severly deformed.

How many doctors must agree for abortion to take place in the Uk?

Two doctors.

What are the possible 4 conditions that can make doctor’s agree for abortion to take place?

• The mother's life is at risk

• The mother's mental or physical health is at risk

• The well-being of existing children was at risk

• The foetus would be born with a severe disability

What are two different Christian beliefs about abortion?

• Roman Catholics: believe abortion is always wrong because life begins at conception, so it must be protected as sacred (sanctity of life).

• Quakers: believe abortion can be allowed in difficult cases because they prioritise compassion and quality of life, so they may support it if the mother’s health is at risk.

What is active euthanasia?

• Active euthanasia involves taking deliberate steps to ned a person’s life .

• For example:Giving a lethal injection.

Is active euthanasia legal int he UK?

No.

What is voluntary Euthanasia?

The ill person asks for their life to be ended because they don’t want to live anymore.

What is involuntray euthanasia?

The person is capable of expressing a choice but is not given the opportunity to do so, and life is ended anyway.

What is non-voluntary euthanasia?

• The person is unable to express a choice.

• For example:A baby or a person in a coma.

What are two christian beliefs about Euthanasia?(include quote)

• Roman Catholics: believe euthanasia is always wrong because life is sacred (sanctity of life) and only God can give or take it, so they oppose ending life intentionally.

• Quakers: believe euthanasia can be acceptable in some cases because they emphasise compassion and reducing suffering (quality of life), so they may support it if it relieves extreme pain.

• Quote: “Love thy neighbour” links because Quakers see easing suffering as an act of love, while Catholics argue true love also respects God’s plan for life.

What are two Christian beliefs about death and the afterlife?

• Roman Catholics: believe in heaven, hell, and purgatory because the soul is immortal, so how a person lives affects their eternal destination.

• Quakers: focus on living morally in the present guided by God’s Spirit rather than a detailed afterlife because the emphasis is on reflecting God’s love now, so life should be valued and lived well.

What is the link between these Christian beliefs about death and the afterlife and the value of human life?

• Roman Catholics: life is sacred because how we live affects our soul and eternal fate.

• Quakers: life is valuable because every moment is an opportunity to act morally and reflect God’s spirit.