Religion and life quotes

Day 1 of creation

“Let there be light” Genesis

In the image of God

“Imago dei” Genesis

Creation thoughts

“God saw that it was good” Genesis

Arthur Brown - ozone

“the ozone layer is mighty proof of the creator’s forethought. Could anyone possibly attribute this device to a chance evolutionary process?” Arthur Brown

Stewardship

“The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it.” Genesis

Dominion

“let us make man in our image… and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air” Genesis

Motto of Christian lifestyle movement

Live more simply that others may simply live

Assisi declaration 1986

“Every human act of irresponsibility toward creatures is an abomination”

Animals

“Are five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one is forgotten by God.” Luke

Animals as food

“Everything that lives and moves will be food for you” Genesis

Not eating animals

I have provided all kinds of fruit and all kinds of grain for you to eat.” Genesis

Vegetarianism

The Buddha taught “The eating of meat extinguishes the seed of great compassion.”

Sanctity of life

‘I, your God, give life and I take it away’ (Deuteronomy)

Quality of life

You may have life, life in all it’s fullness” New Testament

Resurrection of humans

“I believe in the resurrection of the body.” Apostles Creed

Resurrection of the spirit

'He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit' Peter

Against abortion (Catholic)

‘I declare that direct abortion, always constitutes a grave moral disorder’ - Pope