religion and life quotations

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth – Genesis 1:1

God created everything freely out of nothing. This shows God’s omnipotence and supports belief in creation. It is compatible with the Big Bang because both suggest the universe had a beginning. Spec links: Creation; Nature of God (omnipotence); Compatibility with science

Let us make mankind in our image – Genesis 1:26

Humans are made in God’s image, giving them special value and dignity. This supports dominion over creation but also responsibility to care for it. Spec links: Origin of life; Dominion; Sanctity of life; Use and abuse of animals

The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it – Psalm 24:1

The world belongs to God, not humans, so Christians must act as stewards and look after the environment responsibly. Spec links: Stewardship; Responsibility; Dominion; Use and abuse of animals

Before I formed you in the womb I knew you – Jeremiah 1:5

God knows a person before birth, showing life is sacred from conception and supporting opposition to abortion. Spec links: Sanctity of life; Abortion; Nature of God (omniscience)

You shall not kill – Exodus 20:13

This commandment teaches that human life is sacred and must be protected. It is used in debates about abortion and euthanasia, though some Christians interpret it differently. Spec links: Sanctity of life; Abortion; Euthanasia